Copiapoa carrizalensis forms huge mounds in habitat more than 1,80 m across composed of hundreds of individual, closely packed heads. The stem is divided into shallow ribs with dense needle-like spines. Aeroles are wooly but most of the wool is concentrated on top of the cactus where it is much thicker. It similar to Copiapoa cinerea but usually with longer spines and greener body.
Blooming: Summer. It is not unusual for copiapoa to take 6-10 years before it starts blooming, but once it does, it should every year.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Copiapoa carrizalensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Palebright yellow |
| Growth Habit | Spherical shape |
| Mature Size | 612 in |
| Native Area | Chilean coast |
| Resistance | 0°c |
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Awesome!!! Beautiful plant that is abundant, clean, and in great shape!!
I'm fascinated by the plant. Undoubtedly going to order some more.
United StatesGreat purchase
Beautiful specimen! Very nice coloration and growth.
United StatesBeautiful!
My Copiapoa Carrizalensis arrived quickly and in great condition. The specimen stands about 1.5" inches tall and the form is beautiful. Watching it grow will be exciting. Planet Desert's reliability and shipping can't be beat. I live on the East Coast and it never takes more than two days for me to receive any order I place with them.
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Copiapoa carrizalensis forms huge mounds in habitat more than 1,80 m across composed of hundreds of individual, closely packed heads. The stem is divided into shallow ribs with dense needle-like spines. Aeroles are wooly but most of the wool is concentrated on top of the cactus where it is much thicker. It similar to Copiapoa cinerea but usually with longer spines and greener body.
Blooming: Summer. It is not unusual for copiapoa to take 6-10 years before it starts blooming, but once it does, it should every year.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Copiapoa carrizalensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Palebright yellow |
| Growth Habit | Spherical shape |
| Mature Size | 612 in |
| Native Area | Chilean coast |
| Resistance | 0°c |
- Reviews
- Questions
Awesome!!! Beautiful plant that is abundant, clean, and in great shape!!
I'm fascinated by the plant. Undoubtedly going to order some more.
United StatesGreat purchase
Beautiful specimen! Very nice coloration and growth.
United StatesBeautiful!
My Copiapoa Carrizalensis arrived quickly and in great condition. The specimen stands about 1.5" inches tall and the form is beautiful. Watching it grow will be exciting. Planet Desert's reliability and shipping can't be beat. I live on the East Coast and it never takes more than two days for me to receive any order I place with them.