underground copiapoa

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A slow growing, perennial cactus forming a cluster of squat round stems, dark green to brown in colour, and 6-7cm across with 12 or more ribs. White woolly areoles produce a small number of white radial spines. Yellow flowers are produced in summer

Scientific classification

Species: underground copiapoa (Copiapoa hypogaea)
Genus: Copiapoa
Family: Cactaceae

Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Cactus Succulent
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of underground copiapoa

Distribution map

Northern Chile

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Culture

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Toxicity

Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of underground copiapoa

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underground copiapoa care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in early spring, or by division, removing offsets in summer

Growing

In milder areas, may be grown outdoors in gritty, poor soil in full sun. Protect from excess winter wet. In colder areas, grow under glass in a mix of 3 parts standard cactus compost and one part perlite. This is a desert plant, native to one of the driest regions of the world; water moderately from spring to early autumn and keep dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more details

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