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0Rebutia pygmaea (R.E.Fr.) Britton & Rose
- Accepted name
- Aylostera pygmaea (R.E.Fr.) Mosti & Papini the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Rebutia1
- Native distribution
- Bolivia (N-Cinti near Cana Cruz, S-Cinti, S-Chinchas); Argentina (Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Boliviauncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
30 synonyms
- Rebutia pygmaea (R.E.Fr.) Britton & Rose
- Acantholobivia haagei (Fric & Schelle ex Werderm.) Y.Itô
- Aylostera amblypetala (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera applanata (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera atrovirens (Backeb.) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera brachyantha (Wessner) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera brunescens (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera brunneoradicata (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera camargoensis (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera canacruzensis (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera carmeniana (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera christinae (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera cincinnata (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera colorea (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera crassa (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera diersiana (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera diersiana atrovirens (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera friedrichiana (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera gavazzii (Mosti) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera haagei (Fric & Schelle) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera haagei elegantula (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera haagei mudanensis (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera haefneriana (Cullmann) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera huasiensis (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera iridescens (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera iscayachensis (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera knizei (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera leucacantha (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera major (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera marieae (Lad.Fisch. & Halda) Mosti & Papini
Aylostera pygmaea, synonyms including Rebutia pygmaea, is a species of cactus in the genus Aylostera, native to Bolivia and northwest Argentina. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Rebutia pygmaea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Aylostera pygmaea (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q92472362 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Rebutia pygmaea 1.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Rebutia pygmaea · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Aylostera pygmaea · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Aylostera pygmaea · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Rebutia tip: A cold (3–8 °C), bone-dry winter is the secret to its flood of basal flowers.
Rebutia pygmaea – what to know
Rebutia pygmaea – family: Cactaceae, genus: Rebutia. Native range: Bolivia (N-Cinti near Cana Cruz, S-Cinti, S-Chinchas); Argentina (Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Bolivia. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Rebutia pygmaea?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Rebutia pygmaea need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Rebutia pygmaea get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Rebutia pygmaea toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Rebutia pygmaea flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Rebutia pygmaea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q92472362 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Rebutia pygmaea 1.jpg (CC BY 3.0) · Wikipedia – Rebutia pygmaea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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