Xerophyte

Central Spines

0 to 3 stronger, straight, and about 2 cm long as well.

Seeds

Small, black glossy 1,2-2 x 0,9-1,2 mm.

Description

This is the crested clone of Copiapoa montanaSN|1407]]SN|1407]]. It is one of the more fascinating crested Copiapoa sought after by cactus impassioned. This cultivar is stable and remain crested. The standard species is a geophytic cactus arising from a large tuberose root that can slowly branch from the base to form moderately large clump.

Roots

Large tap-root connected to the stem base through a slender neck.

Flowers

The flowers arise on the line crest, often several at a time, nearly hidden in the dense wool. They are glossy, pale yellow, with broad limb, 5.5 cm in diameter, and with a faint scent.

Blooming Season

Flowers intermittently throughout the whole summer.

Spines

Straight or slightly curved, brownish-black to black (later grey).

Ribs

Prominent, divided into large tubercles about 7 mm high.

Stem

Fan-shaped 4-10 cm in width, pale green or olive green eventually lightly tinged with brown in the sun, and crowned by a dense mass of long white wool, particularly at flowering time.

Radial Spines

4 to 9 straight or slightly curved, stoutly needle-like, 5-20 mm long.

Fruits

1-1.3cm in diameter, reddish.

Areoles

Round 3-10 mm in diameter, 5-15 mm apart and covered with white or brown wool turning grey, later glabrous.