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 |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAlien 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.
United StatesCopiapoa purchase
Excellent seller, beautiful plats, very well packaged, prompt shipping. Definitely coming back for more!
United StatesReally 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.
United StatesGreat 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!
United StatesFantastic
I've wanted a Barquitensis for a while. Great job as always.
