Copiapoa dura at the Huntington Gardens in early July
USDA: 10b-12
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Northern Chile
Growth Habits: Spherical 4.8 to 8 inches tall (12 to 20 cm), 7.2 in. (18 cm) in diameter; 11 to 17 ribs; 0 to 3 central spines, 0.4 to 2 inches (1 to 5 cm) long; 5 to 10 radial spines, 1 inch (2.5 cm) long
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Many different populations with different characteristics.
Blooming Habits:
Scented yellow flowers, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm); red fruit 1 inch long (2.5 cm); seeds black
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