Copiapoa hypogaea Crassulaceae Requires general cactus care (good

Requires general cactus care (good light

It forms numerous thin green stems covered in round green and creamy yellow succulent leaves

Some people consider var

It seems to be a sport or mutation of a standard G

but best to protect it from frost if possible

Copiapoa hypogaea Crassulaceae Requires general cactus care (goodCopiapoa 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