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A red flowered Rebutia with white spines, now included withing the variability of "Origin and Habitat: All varieties and forms referred of Rebutia senilis come from Argentina, Salta Province, especially from the higher parts of the Quebrada de Escoipe and adjacent areas. Description: Rebutia senilis is a popular form of the very variable Rebutia minuscula distinguished by longer, bristly, glassy, white spines and very showy, large flowers, usually orange or crimson, but also white, red, and yellow which project up and outward from the lower sides of the plant. A similar colour range is found in other species of the genus, making it particularly attractive. It was named by its general appearance, “senilis” is senile (old), which refers to the white colour of the spines that largely covers the stems. It is self-fertile and blooms generously. |
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| 4th June 2016 | ||