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Copiapoamontana

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Copiapoa (koh-pee-uh-POH-uh)
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Species
montana (MON-tah-nuh)
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Synonym
Copiapoa mollicula
Copiapoa montana subsp. montana
Copiapoa olivana
Copiapoa rarissima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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