Help with Rebutia canigueralii

ajaxas · Post by **ajaxas** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:35 am

A few weeks ago I bought Rebutia canigueralii (or Sulcorebutia rauschii). And now I've the problem - it is grafted on some cactus. In general, I prefer cacti growing directly on the soil. The seller said that it is imposible.
Maybe someone has anther point of view or has some experience growing this species.

Ajaxas

Murph · Post by **Murph** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:04 am

I don't know much about cactus stuff, and i'm here to learn, but as far as i know if it's green it'll grow by itself - putting it simply.

ajaxas · Post by **ajaxas** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:17 am

It is green only on top but the rest cactus is lightly red. So I've doubts.
Ajaxas

Murph · Post by **Murph** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:19 am

Hmmm...do u have a photo of it at all? Might be easier to see if it can produce roots or not

Post by **daiv** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:04 pm

That's a tough call. It would certainly need enough chlorophyl to grow on it's own. Any chance to share a pic would be great! But if not, I would apply the "better safe than sorry" rule here.

DieTer-Xz · Post by **DieTer-Xz** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 1:39 pm

The Sulcorebutia rauschii I saw all had different colours, from slightly to almost completely red. I was said this is normal. You could try, but like Daiv says: 'better safe than sorry'.

ajaxas · Post by **ajaxas** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:15 am

Thanks to everybody,
I think I'll try to do that on spring.
Ajaxas