Copiapoa cinerea var. albispina LS Its barrel-shaped woody stem or

Its barrel-shaped woody stem or crown (caudex) in the center is deeply imbedded in the ground and rooted by a very long tap root

Also known as the San Quintin live forever

Temperature: Cold Hardy to 32° F

The word “xerophile” is a portmanteau of “xeric

It is frequent and the population stable

Copiapoa cinerea var. albispina LS Its barrel-shaped woody stem orThis is a rare offering of an ancient seed grown specimen from seed collected 25 years ago by our friend on an expedition to Chile with Rudolph Schulz. This plant is only recommended for the experienced grower and has "trophy table" potential. A perfect, clean specimen. Water: Water more frequently in the spring and summer, during it's growing season. Sun Exposure: Prefers some shade. Temperature: Keep above 50F. Fertilize: During the summer growing