Sulcorebutia rauschii f. violacea *clusters* Crassulaceae In particular it is sensitive

In particular it is sensitive to overwatering

This is a winter grower which is active from late summer/early fall until late spring

Plant shown in a 4" pot

The horizontal white bands are smeared and spotty

It takes up water from the roots

Sulcorebutia rauschii f. violacea *clusters* Crassulaceae In particular it is sensitiveSulcorebutia rauschii f. violacea A cute little reddish purple clumping cactus with magenta pink flowers. The spines are tiny and look like little black bugs. It stays small and is a heavy clumper. Plants will be purple in high light but turn green in low light. If yours greens up just give it more light and it should color up again. Takes normal cactus care, though can be rot prone if kept too wet. Protect from frost. This is the "violacea" form of