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CategoryCactus
GenusSulcorebutia
FamilyCactaceae
Natural originBolivia, Cochabamba Department, along the road between Aiquile and Mizque. Heinz Swoboda discovered and collected the species in this area in 1982. The field number WK 681 is the associated collector's reference.
Acquired fromEbay (botanicactus2019_1)
In the collection sinceJul 9, 2026
Kept inbalkon
Natural habitatRocky habitats in the highlands of Bolivia’s Cochabamba Department. Related populations grow on stony slopes and rocky summits, sometimes also in mossy areas with shrub cover. Elevations of approximately 2,300–2,600 metres are reported for this taxon.
About the species
Sulcorebutia swobodae WK 681 K.Augustin
- Native distribution
- Bolivia (Cochabamba, Aiquile), Bolivia
Care summary
Sulcorebutia swobodae WK 681
Waterlowgeneral genus dataLightfull sungeneral genus dataHumiditylowgeneral genus dataMin. temperature2 °Cgeneral genus dataDry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data
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Sulcorebutia tip: Its thick taproot wants a deep pot and a purely mineral substrate.
⚠ Pets & children · genus Sulcorebutia
✓Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →
In the grower’s words
Sulcorebutia swobodae is a small cactus native to the mountainous regions of Bolivia’s Cochabamba Department. Its flattened globular stem ranges from light to dark green and may produce offsets as it matures. The plant is characterised by dense, soft, bristle-like spines that may be yellow, whitish, reddish brown or dark. Its flowers range from pink to purplish magenta and appear in spring near the lower part of the stem. Its long, taproot-like root system requires a loose, highly free-draining substrate. Field number WK 681 is associated with a documented Bolivian locality near Salancachi on the road between Aiquile and Santiago, at approximately 2,450 metres above sea level.
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