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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rebutia ‘La Bamba’ has barrel-shaped stems, from which masses of pretty pink star-shaped blooms appear in summer. It’s extremely easy to grow from seed or young plant, and makes a great beginner houseplant, perfect for a conservatory or windowsill. Over time it will gradually develop many stems (sometimes referred to as 'pups'), and may eventually cover the surface of the container it's growing in.

For best results grow Rebutia ‘La Bamba’ in cactus compost in a container, in bright light. It's ideally grown as a houseplant but may be taken on to a sunny patio in summer. Water sparingly during the growing season, and feed once a month. In autumn stop watering altogether and move to a cooler part of the house, to encourage flowering next season.

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Rebutia ‘La bamba’ and wildlife

Rebutia ‘La bamba’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rebutia ‘La bamba’ poisonous?

Rebutia ‘La bamba’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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