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3Sulcorebutia albissima (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam
- Field / collection number
- PHA 480 (from the name; marks a population from a specific locality)
- Accepted name
- Weingartia mentosa (F.Ritter) F.H.Brandt the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Sulcorebutia1
- Native distribution
- Bolivia (Cochabamba, Aiquile), Boliviauncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
28 synonyms
- Sulcorebutia albissima (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam
- ? toroterensis Cárdenas
- Rebutia mentosa (F.Ritter) Donald
- Sulcorebutia augustini Hentzschel
- Sulcorebutia augustini jakubeciana Halda, Hertus & Horácek
- Sulcorebutia dorana Gertel
- Sulcorebutia erinacea Slaba & Sorma
- Sulcorebutia flavida (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam
- Sulcorebutia flavissima Rausch
- Sulcorebutia formosa (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam
- Sulcorebutia markusii Rausch
- Sulcorebutia mentosa F.Ritter
- Sulcorebutia mentosa albissima (F.H.Brandt) Gertel
- Sulcorebutia mentosa flavissima (Rausch) Sída
- Sulcorebutia mentosa mentosa
- Sulcorebutia mentosa swobodae (K.Augustin) K.Augustin
- Sulcorebutia purpurea dorana (Gertel) Halda, Hertus & Horácek
- Sulcorebutia purpurea santiagensis (Rausch) Horácek
- Sulcorebutia sedae Hertus, Horácek & Kunte
- Sulcorebutia steinbachii markusii (Rausch) Gertel & J.de Vries
- Sulcorebutia swobodae K.Augustin
- Sulcorebutia tiraquensis augustini (Hentzschel) Gertel & J.de Vries
- Sulcorebutia toroterensis (Cárdenas) Brederoo & Donald
- Sulcorebutia toroterensis (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt
- Weingartia albissima F.H.Brandt
- Weingartia augustini (Hentzschel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin
- Weingartia dorana (Gertel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin
- Weingartia flavissima (Rausch) F.H.Brandt
Weingartia mentosa, the crown cactus, is a species of cactus in the genus Weingartia, native to Bolivia. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Sulcorebutia albissima · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Weingartia mentosa (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 – Q109341563 · CC0
- Wikipedia (de) – Weingartia mentosa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Weingartia mentosa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
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Sulcorebutia tip: Its thick taproot wants a deep pot and a purely mineral substrate.
Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480 – what to know
Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480 – family: Cactaceae, genus: Sulcorebutia. Native range: Bolivia (Cochabamba, Aiquile), Bolivia. General care guidelines for the genus Sulcorebutia (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 2 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (3 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480?
According to the general guideline for the genus Sulcorebutia: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480 need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Sulcorebutia: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480 get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Sulcorebutia: Keep it above 2 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480 toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Sulcorebutia albissima PHA 480 flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Sulcorebutia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Sulcorebutia albissima (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q109341563 (CC0) · Wikipedia – Weingartia mentosa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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