These two are from BCSS seed of two years ago that was listed as 'Rebutia aff. marsoneri'.
Is there any reason to believe they are anything other than R. marsoneri?
Many thanks for your wise views.
Mike
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Re: Rebutia marsoneri?
I am definitely not wise, but I am puzzled by the flower colour as according to Pilbeam’s book marsoneri has yellow flowers, as do the various clones of marsoneri in my collection. ( however kariusiana with pink flowers is supposedly a sport of marsoneri).
A couple of years ago I crossed marsoneri with kariusiana and the seedlings had red flowers ! Curious
A couple of years ago I crossed marsoneri with kariusiana and the seedlings had red flowers ! Curious
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Re: Rebutia marsoneri?
Rebutia marsoneri normally has a yellow flower, although red forms can be found. One way to tell marsoneri (and krainziana which is related) from R senilis which is the most likely alternative is that R marsoneri is self-sterile, while R senilis is self-fertile. So, at the end of the year, see if you have any seed pods (making sure to keep insects away).
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