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Copiapoa grandiflora

Scientific Name: Copiapoa grandiflora F. Ritter
Synonym: Copiapoa cinerascens var. grandiflora , Copiapoa montana ssp. grandiflora
Family: Cactaceae

Copiapoa grandiflora at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10b-12

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Chile (Esmeralda)

Growth Habits: Forming clusters, stems up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)

Blooming Habits:
The Copiapoa grandiflora has large 2 inches wide (5 cm), light yellow, flowers. The name 'grandiflora' comes from the Latin for 'large flowers'

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