Moderately prolific, eventually forming large clumps.
Flowers: Yellow, campanulate, scented, about 32 mm long. They grow from the center of the white wool at the apex.
Seeds: 1,5 mm wide, black.
Origin: Atacama desert in Northern Chile.
Cultivation: Slow growing, it needs full sun but should be protected from excessive heat and sun in summer. Requires light watering and good drainage. Keep warm and dry in winter to avoid rot. It needs mild heat in winter. Avoid any frost.
Propagation: Seeds or or stems planted as cuttings. Grafting is often used to speed growth rate and to create a back-up to plants in collection.
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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid spring to mid summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Copiapoa grandiflora subs. ritteri |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Pale yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | 0°c |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Height | 6-12 in |
| Origin | Northern chile |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Copiapoa esmeraldana |
| Shape | Globose |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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