Copiapoa hypogaea (Purplish plants) Mesemb Water very little or not

Water very little or not at all in the winter as it can be rot prone if kept moist during dormancy

Likes lots of light and regular watering during the growing season

giselae The miniature form of this attractive species covered in tufts of soft yellow spines

The plant is a beautiful reddish purple in high light

Copiapoa hypogaea (Purplish plants) Mesemb Water very little or notCopiapoa hypogaea Family: Cactaceae. 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.