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Image of Copiapoa sp. #2420
III Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
Altitude: 100 m. 11 20, 2008
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| Species: | Copiapoa sp. #2420 | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2420 |
| 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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Height: 3 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Copiapoa sp. #2420 III Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Cactus Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height: 3 cm.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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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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