Copiapoa hypogaea Caudiciform This is a winter growing

This is a winter growing plant so it tends to put on most of the growth when the weather is cool

and purplish

In high light the plant turns a healthy brown color and in lower light it is green or greenish blue

In the winter plant will go dormant and drop its leaves

especially after it drops its leaves

Copiapoa hypogaea Caudiciform This is a winter growingCopiapoa hypogaea A very nice browish to purplish cactus with short spines. This species is best appreciated close up where you can see the texturing of the plant. This texture is mostly visual but gives an almost skin like appearance to it. In fact, these plants come from seeds of a Lizard Skin type. They will form clumps in time (some available plants are clumping already). Requires general cactus care. Sensitive to excessive sun. Protect from