Copiapoa hypogaea Caudiciform In high light the plant

In high light the plant turns a healthy brown color and in lower light it is green or greenish blue

It is speckled white throughout instead of the usual blocks of yellow and green

As the plant matures it eventually starts growing upright and makes offsets

Color is also better in cooler weather (that's normal for most Aloe hybrids)

It seems a little more rot prone than the average succulent

Copiapoa hypogaea Caudiciform In high light the plantCopiapoa hypogaea 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. Protect from