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Copiapoa echinoides
Also Known As
- Copiapoa dura
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10b-11
Copiapoa echinoides plant details
Copiapoa echinoides is an evergreen cactus / succulent with black foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Copiapoa echinoides
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen black
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Copiapoa echinoides
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Copiapoa echinoides
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- black
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-18"
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- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
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Width: 3"-12"
- mostly sun
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
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Zones
10b-12
Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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