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Copiapoa cinerea
Also Known As
- Copiapoa albispina
- Copiapoa columna-alba
- Copiapoa de Philippi
- Copiapoa melanohystrix
- Echinocactus cinereus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 10b-12
Copiapoa cinerea plant details
Copiapoa cinerea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Copiapoa cinerea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Copiapoa cinerea
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Copiapoa cinerea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 9"-18"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 3"-12"
- mostly sun
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
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