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Copiapoa

Copiapoacalderana f. di mejillones

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Copiapoa (koh-pee-uh-POH-uh)

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Synonym

Copiapoa calderana var. atacamensis f. di Mejillones

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | neutral

This plant is a Forma of "Copiapoa calderana var. atacamensis"
Full name: "Copiapoa calderana var. atacamensis f. di Mejillones"

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