Copiapoa hypogaea

Grower: summer growing species, very slow growing. Prefers warmth to frost

Light: sunny and bright location

Water: water once per week well in summer, with good ventilation

Soil type: grow in sandy-gritty cactus substrate with good drainage

ORIGIN / HISTORY

• The underground copiapoa is a Northern Chile species
• This is a xerophytic plant, meaning: adapted to live in a dry or xeric environment, also to survive in water-scarce habitats
• Habitat is Coastal Chile, Antofagasta
• Dry coastal deserts, particularly the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile