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Copiapoa laui
Also Known As
- Copiapoa hypogaea var. lauii
- Copiapoa lauii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Copiapoa laui plant details
Copiapoa laui is an evergreen cactus / succulent with black, chocolate and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 laui
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen black, chocolate and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Copiapoa laui
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Copiapoa laui
By: Michael Wolf
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How to Grow Copiapoa laui
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- chocolate
- black
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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