- Botanical name: Rebutia 'Stardust'
- Common name: Barrel cactus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, House plant
Pink
White
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Rebutia ‘Stardust’ has barrel-shaped stems with soft white spines. It’s unusual in that the outer petals of its star-shaped blooms are dark pink, and the inner petals are paler, with pink blushing to the tips but nearly white towards the centre. It’s extremely easy to grow from seed or young plant, and makes a great beginner house plant. 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 ‘Stardust’ 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.
How to grow Rebutia 'Stardust'
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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 |
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 |
Rebutia 'Stardust' and wildlife
Rebutia 'Stardust' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rebutia 'Stardust' poisonous?
Rebutia 'Stardust' 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
