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Rebutia 'Louisa'

Rebutia 'Louisa'

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Barrel cactusCactus or succulent, House plantFamily: Cactaceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 30cm

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rebutia is a genus of small, typically barrel-shaped cacti, native to Bolivia and Argentina. They bear large, free-flowering blooms in a range of bright colours.

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

For best results grow Rebutia ‘Louisa’ 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 ‘Louisa’ and wildlife

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

Is Rebutia ‘Louisa’ poisonous?

Rebutia ‘Louisa’ 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