- Botanical name: Rebutia krainziana
- Common name: Barrel cactus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, House plant
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Rebutia krainziana is a clump-forming cactus, forming dark green, barrel-shaped stems up to 7cm in diameter, with contrasting small, white areoles and spines. In late spring large, intensely red, flowers with yellow throats appear. Eventually, offsets (sometimes referred to as ‘pups’) will develop around the main stem, forming a tight clump. A dramatic looking cactus, it makes the perfect houseplant. (Some natural flower colour variation may occur.)
Grow Rebutia krainziana in cactus compost in a sunny, sheltered spot such as a conservatory or windowsill. Water sparingly in summer, allowing the compost to dry out between waterings, and add a liquid fertiliser fortnightly. In autumn stop watering altogether and move to a cooler part of the house, to encourage flowering next season.
How to grow Rebutia krainziana
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do Sow in June |
J
Do Sow in July |
A
Do Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Collect seeds | ||||||||||||
| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do Collect seeds in July |
A
Do not Collect seeds in August |
S
Do not Collect seeds in September |
O
Do not Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Rebutia krainziana and wildlife
Rebutia krainziana has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rebutia krainziana poisonous?
Rebutia krainziana has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
