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Weingartia canigueralii 8.5cm

Name: Weingartia canigueralii 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Sulcrauschii8.5cmA1
Price: 7.0 EUR
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Cactus · Cactaceae · Former Sulcorebutia rauschii from Bolivia

Weingartiacanigueralii

Small on the shelf, large in the taxonomic debate 🔬

Family: Cactaceae · Pot diameter: 8.5 cm

Cactaceae
Rauschii horticultural phenotype
Purple to green epidermis
Clusters of small heads
Bolivian origin

Weingartia canigueralii is a small yet exceptionally expressive cactus, forming compact heads in deep green, brown or purple tones. Broad tubercles are arranged in spiral patterns and short spines remain close to the surface, allowing its sculptural texture to take centre stage. The dark, almost metallic palette and finely worked geometry immediately convey the feeling of a distinctive collector’s find.

As it develops, it creates dense groups of overlapping heads, like a miniature rocky landscape that grows steadily richer. Flowering transforms the entire composition, with large pink to magenta blooms opening above the darker body in a dramatic burst of colour. This is a plant that rewards close observation and brings depth, rarity and unmistakable personality to a thoughtfully curated collection.

What makes it special

Three details that turn its botanical identity into genuine presence for a collection and interior or outdoor setting.

Colour responsive to light

The epidermis may shift from green to brown or purple under strong light and correct acclimation.

A clump in miniature

Side heads build a dense colony without losing the detail of each individual crown.

A taxonomic conversation piece

Its name connects Sulcorebutia, Rebutia and Weingartia, adding genuine history behind the appearance.

Why you will love it: it occupies little space while offering abundant colour, detail and botanical history—exactly what a curated collection needs.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Show it in a low terracotta pot or dark ceramic where the clump can be viewed from above. Provide south- or east-facing light with good air movement and protection from scorching enclosed midday glass. Its small scale suits a collector shelf, but not the dark back of one.

Plant pairings

Plants that bring out its character

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for every plant.

Astrophytum ornatum — taller strict form beside the low purple clump.
Mammillaria polythele ‘Toluca’ — green tubercles with calmer spination.
Echinopsis densispina f. cristata — a collector crest with a compatible dry winter.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright position with gentle direct sun and gradual acclimation.

Water

Careful deep watering in growth only after the root zone dries completely.

Climate

Cool nights, excellent airflow and a dry winter rest without frost.

Pets & children

Not intended for consumption; short spines can irritate and require careful handling.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Strong light keeps heads low and compact and may intensify purple tones. Sudden scorching sun causes damage, so increase intensity slowly and provide airflow.

Watering correctly

During active growth, water to runoff and allow the mix to dry completely. Fine roots rot quickly in cold damp conditions, so winter water is reduced drastically.

Air and humidity

It needs more air movement than a typical shelf succulent. Enclosed heat after watering is a greater risk than dry air.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It uses bright mild periods and benefits from a cooler dry winter pause. During extreme heat it may temporarily stop taking up water.

Substrate

Use a highly mineral, fine but airy mix with pumice and grit. The low pot must drain freely.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Use minimal diluted feed when new growth or buds are visible. Avoid high nitrogen.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated origin

Sulcorebutia rauschii is a synonym

The name was published by Gerhart Frank in 1969. Plants of the World Online now places it among the heterotypic synonyms of accepted Weingartia canigueralii.

Accepted Bolivian base

W. canigueralii is a wild Bolivian species of desert or dry shrubland. It is not an artificial hybrid.

The rauschii form in cultivation

Growers retain the old name for compact plants with characteristic purple epidermis and appressed spines. This is a useful horticultural phenotype, not a currently accepted separate species rank.

From natural habitat to care: Bolivian origins in bright rocky cool highlands explain why dryness alone is not enough: it also needs clear air, strong light, cool nights and roots that never remain wet as temperatures fall.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to understand the science behind the plant

Tubercles form spirals

The arrangement of areoles creates mathematical rhythm without obvious continuous ribs.

Purple colour is photoprotective

Anthocyanins may increase under strong light and cool conditions, so purple colour is not automatically a problem.

Clumps are clonal

Side heads remain connected to the parent and gradually build a multi-headed colony.

Taxonomy remains dynamic

The broad concept of W. canigueralii includes many names once treated as separate Sulcorebutia.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01How much direct sun can it take?

Strong light keeps heads low and compact and may intensify purple tones. Sudden scorching sun causes damage, so increase intensity slowly and provide airflow.

02When exactly should it be watered?

During active growth, water to runoff and allow the mix to dry completely. Fine roots rot quickly in cold damp conditions, so winter water is reduced drastically.

03Why did the label say Sulcorebutia rauschii?

It is the historic and still useful trade name for this appearance. Kew currently synonymises it under Weingartia canigueralii.

04How is the purple colour maintained?

With high light, gradual acclimation, cool nights and no excess nitrogen. Colour naturally varies with season and clone.

05What substrate and feeding does it need?

Use a highly mineral, fine but airy mix with pumice and grit. The low pot must drain freely. Use minimal diluted feed when new growth or buds are visible. Avoid high nitrogen.

06Is it safe around pets and children?

Not intended for consumption; short spines can irritate and require careful handling.

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Weingartia canigueralii 8.5cm

Weingartia canigueralii 8.5cm

Weingartiacanigueralii

What makes it special

Colour responsive to light

A clump in miniature

A taxonomic conversation piece

Where it looks its best

Plants that bring out its character

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Watering correctly

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Sulcorebutia rauschii is a synonym

Accepted Bolivian base

The rauschii form in cultivation

Tubercles form spirals

Purple colour is photoprotective

Clumps are clonal

Taxonomy remains dynamic

Frequently asked questions

Weingartia canigueralii 8.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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