Copiapoa hypogaea (Purplish plants) Caudiciform An unusual looking species that

An unusual looking species that consists of a multibranched green to gray green stem that forms numerous points and thorns

The bulb forms new bulblets regularly

When it gets larger you can raise the plant so that the upper parts of the roots are exposed

This species seems to grow differently depending on light

Orbea carnosa ssp

Copiapoa hypogaea (Purplish plants) Caudiciform An unusual looking species thatCopiapoa 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.