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    Copiapoa humilis

    Also Known As

    • Copiapoa paposoensis
    • Copiapoa taltalensis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Copiapoa humilis plant details

    Copiapoa humilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 humilis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Copiapoa humilis

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Copiapoa humilis plant

    How to Grow Copiapoa humilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Copiapoa cinerea

    aka Copiapoa albispina, Copiapoa columna-alba, Copiapoa de Philippi, Copiapoa melanohystrix, Echinocactus cinereus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Copiapoa cinerea foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Copiapoa krainziana

    aka Copiapoa cinerea var. krainziana, Copiapoa krainziana var. krainziana, Chascón

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Copiapoa krainziana foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Copiapoa hypogaea

    aka Copiapoa barquitensis, Copiapoa hypogaea, Copiapoa hypogaea var. barquitensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • mostly sun
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Copiapoa hypogaea flower by Kara Nursery
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    Copiapoa laui

    aka Copiapoa hypogaea var. lauii, Copiapoa lauii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Copiapoa laui flower by Kara Nursery
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    Copiapoa echinoides

    aka Copiapoa dura

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Copiapoa echinoides by Cactus Jungle
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