Today I present the Rebutia caningueralii. Known also by the scientific synonym Sulcorebutia rauschii, it is native to Bolivia. Of the large variety of cacti and succulents that exist, this is one of the smallest recorded. Never exceeds more than two centimeters in height, this makes it easy to spread over land, as Mammillaria Gracilis can form small colonies.
Unlike other specimens, the spikes do not protrude, they are radial, black and point towards the ground, thus sticking to the walls of the cactus, which is purple. The flowering season is in spring and offers us pink flowers with a white center.
They are considered to be easily cultivated in both pots and small gardens mixed with other succulents due to their small size. Unlike other varieties, it moderately holds the direct sun well, but also thanks for a little shade. As far as cold is concerned, I recommend not exposing it to temperatures below four positive degrees.
When irrigating, we must be careful not to exceed, as this could lead to the plant’s death by stinking. We must also watch with the fungi. Finally, I would like to add something that I found curious. This is a legend that says: The inhabitants of Easter Island planted this Rebutia among the Moais because when the Moais grew, the whole statue and plant looked sinister, and this caused the navigators who docked on the island to leave scared. Legend also says that when this custom was abandoned, the island soon became filled with curious people.
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