Rebutia muscula
Also known as: Snow white cactus (rebutia)
The 'snow white' rebutia: small cylinders covered in pure white fur with soft spines, ringed by bright orange-red flowers. It comes from Bolivia (chuquisaca), stays around Small clustering bodies 3–8 cm, and tolerates USDA 10b–11; keep above 2 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Rebutia
- Origin: Bolivia (chuquisaca)
- Mature size: Small clustering bodies 3–8 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10b–11; keep above 2 °C
- Toxicity: Soft spines, non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Rebutia
- Origin
- Bolivia (chuquisaca)
- Mature size
- Small clustering bodies 3–8 cm
- Growth habit
- Small white-hair clustering finger bodies
- Leaf colour
- White-furred small cylinders with soft spines
- Flower colour
- Orange-red multiple blooms
- Hardiness
- USDA 10b–11; keep above 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Soft spines, non-toxic
- Other names
- Snow white cactus (rebutia)
About the Rebutia muscula
The 'snow white' rebutia: small cylinders covered in pure white fur with soft spines, ringed by bright orange-red flowers. Clumps steadily; blooms young and often.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Rebutia muscula is a Rebutia succulent from Bolivia (chuquisaca). The 'snow white' rebutia: small cylinders covered in pure white fur with soft spines, ringed by bright orange-red flowers. Clumps steadily; blooms young and often.
Identification
Key identification features: White-furred small cylinders with soft spines leaves in a Small white-hair clustering finger bodies form, reaching Small clustering bodies 3–8 cm. Also known as Snow white cactus (rebutia). Nickname: 'Snow white rebutia'. Nickname: 'Snow white rebutia'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Rebutia muscula?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Rebutia muscula toxic to pets?
Soft spines, non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Rebutia muscula, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.