Copiapoa Hypogaea
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Copiapoa hypogaea is a rare and slow-growing cactus species native to the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It has a low, often subterranean growth habit, with globular to slightly flattened stems that are typically dark grey to brownish in color. The plant is covered in fine, short spines or can even appear spineless. It produces beautiful yellow flowers from the crown, usually in summer. Due to its unique appearance and adaptation to extremely arid conditions, Copiapoa hypogaea is highly prized among cactus collectors.
R120.00
2 in stock
Copiapoa hypogaea is ‘n seldsame en stadig-groeiende kaktusspesie wat oorspronklik uit die Atacama-woestyn in Noord-Chili kom. Die plant groei baie laag en soms ondergronds, met bolvormige tot effens plat stamme wat gewoonlik donkergrys tot bruin van kleur is. Dit het fyn, kort dorings of kan selfs amper doringloos lyk. Die plant produseer pragtige geel blomme vanaf die kroon, gewoonlik in die somer. Vanweë sy unieke voorkoms en aanpassing aan uiterste droë toestande, is Copiapoa hypogaea baie gewild onder kaktusversamelaars.
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| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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| pot size | 7.5cm |
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