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

Bloom Season	Summer
Botanical Name	Copiapoa barquitensis
Common Name	Copiapoa cactus
Dormancy	Summer
Family	Cactaceae
Flower Color	White
Flower Color	White, yellow
Genus	Copiapoa
Growth Habit	Globose
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Hardiness Zone	9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size	6 in. tall
Native Area	South America
Plant Type	Cactus
Propagation	By seeds
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	cactus potting soil
Special Features	Attractive turniplike roots
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Safe for humans
Toxicity	Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs	Low