Sulcorebutia arenacea

sandy rebutia
Unassuming small cluster of round heads creates profuse fiery burnt bronze-yellow flowers! Great for pots.
height 1–3in
width 4–8in
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 This cactus is from dry Andean valleys and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making it a very low-maintenance plant. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn’t want to sit around totally dried out during it’s growing season. Once it is dry, water it.

This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering. Protecting from winter rains is beneficial with this species.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 32F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Pots: Cactus Mix, Requires Perfect Drainage
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin Bolivia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 17, 23, 24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

If exposed to inland heat this cactus appreciates some afternoon shade.
This cactus is typically grown in pots, as it is susceptible to root rot during winter rains, especially when grown in the ground. Given enough drainage addition to the soil, it could potentially be grown in a rockery.