Photo of Copiapoa laui flower by Kara Nursery

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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

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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

This species, often misspelled lauii, is a part of the hypogaea complex and is the smallest of the Copiapoas. It eventually will form nice clusters, but will flower when it is still very small.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Copiapoa laui plant

How to Grow Copiapoa laui

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • chocolate
    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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