Copiapoa hypogaea Caudiciform Needs good light and well

Needs good light and well drained soil

The plant usually stays under a foot tall and is upright to leaning

not the tiny flowers normally associated with Mammillaria

Color is also better in cooler weather (that's normal for most Aloe hybrids)

This is less common form with the yellow central spine sometimes seen in the species

Copiapoa hypogaea Caudiciform Needs good light and wellCopiapoa hypogaea A very nice browish to purplish cactus with short spines. This species is best appreciated close up where you can see the texturing of the plant. This texture is mostly visual but gives an almost skin like appearance to it. In fact, these plants come from seeds of a Lizard Skin type. They will form clumps in time (some available plants are clumping already). Requires general cactus care. Sensitive to excessive sun. Protect from