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Endangered
CITES App. II
Primary
Copiapoa humilis subs. tenuissima f. monstruosa cristata
Copiapoa humilis subs. tenuissima f. monstruosa cristata
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Copiapoa humilis subs. 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.