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

Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Copiapoa barquitensis
Common Name Copiapoa cactus
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White, yellow
Genus Copiapoa
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall
Native Area South America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance
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, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Copiapoa hypogaea barquitensis

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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, yellow
Genus Copiapoa
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall
Native Area South America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance
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, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

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