Xerophyte

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.