Rebutia 'Lime and Orange'

Botanical fact sheet

✓ Verified fact sheet Nov 10, 2026

Taxonomy: Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Rebutia4
Plant type: Variety / garden hybrid (Cactaceae).
Height / growth form: Small, bushy, rounded shoots forming a dwarf cactus; white, comb-like spines, lime-green buds, and orange, funnel-shaped flowers.
Synonyms: 1 synonyms
Rebutia “lima & orange”

Still missing: native distribution, natural habitat, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.

Sources (4)

Ottershaw Cacti – Rebutia · Native distribution
Aylostera narvaecense – Wikipedia (Kew POWO)
Aylostera heliosa – World of Succulents (Kew POWO)
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Rebutia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0

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Community knowledge

Tips & experience from members

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Real data

How members water it

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

General data for the genus Rebutia – no species-specific data yet

Waterlowgeneral genus data

Lightfull sungeneral genus data

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Min. temperature3 °Cgeneral genus data

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Like Rebutias generally: full sun or very bright light in a very free-draining, mineral mix. Water from spring to summer, letting it dry out between; keep cold (0–8 °C) and dry in winter — this triggers heavy budding.

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At a glance

Rebutia 'Lime and Orange' – what to know

Rebutia 'Lime and Orange' belongs to the genus Rebutia (Cactaceae); there is no species-specific data yet. General care guidelines for the genus Rebutia (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 3 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

All Rebutia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Rebutia 'Lime and Orange'?

According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Rebutia 'Lime and Orange' need?

According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Rebutia 'Lime and Orange' get?

According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Rebutia 'Lime and Orange' toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Rebutia 'Lime and Orange' flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.

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