Xerophyte

Habit

It is a clumping globular cactus, 4-6(-7) cm in diameter and 4-6(-10) cm tall. It can grow clumps 10-15 cm wide.

Tubercles

Low, rounded in two downward spirals, in ratio 8Areoles Small, round, brownish.

Flowers

Usually pink, but also yellow, orange or red, 3,5-4,5 cm long, 3-3,5 cm in diameter.

Blooming Season

It is usually one of the earliest rebutias to flower in spring.

Spines

Variable, very thin, short bristle-like, flexible to somewhat stout, brownish to golden yellow to white, usually with dark tips, 3-15 mm long.