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Copiapoa Lembckei - aka C. Calderana - RARE! |
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LIMITED SUPPLY! RESERVE YOURS TODAY! Copiapoa Lembckei, is native to the coastal deserts of northern Chile (Antofagasta, Caldera). Normally soiltary or slowly clumping, it is depressed spherical or cylindrical, 6 inches tall (15 cm), 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter; 10 to 17 ribs; 1( to 2) central spines, 0.88 to 1.2 inches (2.2 to 3 cm) long; 5 to 7 radial spines, 0.52 to 0.6 inch (1.3 to 1.5 cm) long. The wild Copiapoa Lembckei have a whitish grey bloom that is generally not present on the cultivated cactus. The cultivated plant has large light yellow funnel-shaped flowers in spring and summer, 1.2 to 1.4 inches (3 to 3.5 cm) in length, 1.2 inches wide (3 cm), followed by green fruit.There is very little rain where Copiapoas come from, and most of the species get a significant part of their water from the frequent fog. Copiapoa is named after the city of Copiapó in northern Chile. 'Calderana' refers to Caldera, another location in Chile. Give very light watering and provide good drainage. Keep warm and dry in winter to avoid rot. Requires light shade. Requires porous cactus soil with excellent drainage. Give ample airflow. Allow soil to drain thoroughly before watering again. Do not water much at all in the winter. All plants are shipped well packaged, healthy, free of pests & diseases. For Sale - one young plant (no offsets)
Copiapoa Lembckei - $7.99 RARE  |
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