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Image of Copiapoa krainziana
II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
Altitude: 500-700 m. 07 16, 2008
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Species: | Copiapoa krainziana F. Ritter | |
Family: | Cactaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1118 |
About 38 Copiapoa in Chile and 16 in our data base. | |
About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 67 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Copiapoa krainziana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Cactus
Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Copiapoa krainziana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Copiapoa krainziana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Copiapoa krainziana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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