Copiapoa tenuissima
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-12
Frost tolerance: Avoid frost
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Should be protected from excessive heat and sun in summer
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Northern Chile (coastal mountains)
Growth habits: Slowly clumping, heads up to 1.5" in diameter (4 cm)
Watering needs: Keep fairly dry in winter, water moderately in summer
Propagation: seeds, grafting, or division
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Spring and summer |
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Common Name | - |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Yellow |
Frost Tolerance | 0°c |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10b to 12 |
Height | Under 3" |
Origin | Northern Chile |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Copiapoa tenuissima |
Shape | Globose |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |