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Copiapoa hypogaea
Also Known As
- Copiapoa barquitensis
- Copiapoa hypogaea
- Copiapoa hypogaea var. barquitensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Copiapoa hypogaea plant details
Copiapoa hypogaea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Copiapoa hypogaea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and white
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Copiapoa hypogaea
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Copiapoa hypogaea plant
How to Grow Copiapoa hypogaea
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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- sun
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