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Copiapoa krainziana
Also Known As
- Copiapoa cinerea var. krainziana
- Copiapoa krainziana var. krainziana
- Chascón
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-18"
planting zones
- 10b-11
Copiapoa krainziana plant details
Copiapoa krainziana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with 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 krainziana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Copiapoa krainziana
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Copiapoa krainziana
Sun Exposure
- 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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
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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
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
10b-12
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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