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
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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 | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Beautiful Copiapoa tenuissima
Plant arrived quickly and well packaged and looking very healthy. Apparently I had just missed a bloom since there was a wilted flower on top. I was wishing I had seen it but it’s already getting ready to bloom again! Very happy with plant and Planet Desert.
United StatesGreat Quality!
This item was nearly identical in color and size to what was shown on the site page.
United StatesCopiapoa tenuissima
Nice healthy plant well packaged and overall best website I’ve come across
