Rebutia krainziana var. albiflora
Rebutia krainziana var. albiflora
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Rebutia krainziana var. albiflora
Author
hort.
Chinese genus
子孙球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
Habit Clumping globular cactus, up to 7 cm in diameter up to 10 cm tall. It can grow in clumps 10-15 cm wide. The especially notable characteristics of this cactus are its dark stem colour, emphasized by the small, white areoles, and its large, intensely red, yellow-throated flowers reminding one of red daisies.
Tubercles
In two downward spirals, in ratio 8
Flowers
A larger crop of pure white flowers, 3.5 cm wide, develops from the base of each head, resulting in a superb display at mid season.
Blooming Season
It is usually one of the earliest rebutias to bloom in spring.
Spines
Small, snow-white, very thin, very short, and soft, but can still poke.