Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis

Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis is a small-sized cactus with turnip-like roots, best known for its attractive hemispherical shape. This plant belongs to the Cactaceae family and is commonly known as an ‘Underground cactus’. A native of South America, this summer-dormant cactus reaches up to 6 inches in height.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of the plant is slow.

Flowering

This flower blooms in the season of mid-spring with attractive white or pink globose-shaped flowers.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

This succulent plant needs typical watering as other plants. Excess of water may destroy it.

Soil

The soil must get dried out before watering again. Underground cactus needs mineral substrate that should be mixed well with the other soil in the pot.

Hardiness

The hardiness of the plant is 10b, with a frost tolerance of 1.7 °C (35.06 °F).

Light

These cacti need full sunlight. In the bright sunlight, Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis will grow properly.

Propagation

This Copiapoa species is propagated through seeds. Grafting is also used to propagate this plant.

Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis or Underground cactus is a beautiful species of the cactus plant. If you are new to gardening, you can start with this adorable plant.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season Mid spring
Common Name Underground cactus
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower White/pink
Frost Tolerance 1.7 °c
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10b
Height 6 in.
Origin South america
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis
Shape Globose clumping
Sun Exposure Full sun

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07/24/2022
Peter
United States United States

Alien Skin

I ordered this one because it looks so cool in the pictures! I was not disappointed by the product I received, and I cannot wait to see the beautiful blooms once it matures! As always, wrapped and packaged absolutely meticulously.

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07/16/2022
James G.
United States United States

Copiapoa purchase

Excellent seller, beautiful plats, very well packaged, prompt shipping. Definitely coming back for more!

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07/11/2022
Jonathan J.
United States United States

Really healthy plant!

The plant was in great shape and their shipping techniques are spot on. My plant was wrapped nicely in the pot. It was impressive.

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06/28/2022
Preston P.
United States United States

Great plants! Great customer service!

Arrived nice and healthy! They really do a good job at packaging their plants to help ensure they arrive as unscathed as possible. My Copiapoa looks great!

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06/07/2022
Michael C.
United States United States

Fantastic

I've wanted a Barquitensis for a while. Great job as always.

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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