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Habitat:
mountainous regions of Bolivia and northern Argentina.
Description: small, globular plants tending to from clusters at
maturity. The tubercles are arranged in spirals. The flowers, in different
shades of yellow, are produce throughout summer even by young plants. It
formerly belonged to the genus Echinocactus; now it is part of
Rebutia. According to Bux Weingarthia it should be classified as a
subgenus of Gymnocalycium.
Soil: basic mix. Add some peat to raise the pH to 6.
Location: dappled shade or filtered light in the summertime. Good
ventilation is paramount.
Temperature: they tolerate a minimum of 5°C (41°F) in dry conditions;
should the air humidity be medium or high, do not let the temperature go
below 7-8° (45-46°F)C.
Water:
keep the
soil moist but be careful to avoid waterlogging. Leave it dry in the winter,
spraying occasionally with water.
Cultivation tips: easy and slow-growing; repot every two years. They
resent excessive heat.
Main species: W. Buiningiana; W. Hediniana; W. Neocumingii;
W. Lanata; W. Platigona; W. Neumanniana;
W. Pruinosa; W. Riograndensis; W. Saipinensis; W. trollii.
Weingarthia riograndensis
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