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Endangered
CITES App. II
Copiapoa tenuissima f. monstruosa cristata
Copiapoa tenuissima f. monstruosa cristata
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Copiapoa tenuissima f. monstruosa cristata
Author
hort.
Chinese genus
龙爪球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Description
Copiapoa tenuissimaSN|1138]]SN|1138]] mostruosa forma cristata is not a fast spreader like others but forms nice plants pretty quickly, water it moderately in summer and keep fairly dry in winter. Prefers a light shade or a full sun exposure, should be protected from excessive heat and sun in summer.
Propagation
Usually grafted but the cuttings root without a problem. They grow slowly at first until develop the large tuberous root system.