Copiapoa cinerea
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Copiapoa cinerea
I've had one of these for several years now but it has never shown any sign of growth at all. Neither has it shown any sign of dying by shrinking or going spongy. It just sits in its pot year after year and the only change in it has been part of the hard surface turning white. I have tried it in different composts without success. Is there any remote chance whatsoever of it growing or flowering because up to now it could just as well be a china ornament!!!
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
Mine is about the size of a small fist. It has never flowered.
I’ve had it since my early teens.
I’m now 57......
I’ve had it since my early teens.
I’m now 57......
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
If it isn't growing, it isn't likely to flower. A healthy C. cinerea in this country tends to turn grey at best, white doesn't sound good. A picture might help. "White" could just be the normal chalky surface, or it might mean your ornament is slowly dying.
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
It sounds like a good sun burn. But a picture could really help here.
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
A couple of pics.
Into all sorts of exotic plants but with only having a conservatory I prefer to buy small young plants and miniature cacti.
My Flickr photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ospreywatc ... 070601017/
My Flickr photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ospreywatc ... 070601017/
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
It could do with a different/ larger pot and more soil, with my copiapoa I tend to have a larger plant next to them so they get less direct sun as they are prone to scorch.
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varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
I find Copiapoa do best with plenty of ventilation and without direct sun
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
Doesn't look so bad. Obviously scorched on one side low down, but appears to be growing out of that. Doesn't look too thirsty. It will grow best with long periods of steady warmth. Doesn't need excessive heat, doesn't like excessive drought. They can take an age to get moving after winter. Contrary to what some others suggest, they will do best with a fair amount of direct sun, possibly even what you'd call full sun, but they do scorch very easily, especially when they're small and especially when they're not used to it. Definitely be cautious before mid-summer, slight bleaching is an early sign that can quickly turn into permanent white scarring. Those rare days of continuous sunshine are risky.
A larger pot might be helpful, especially if it hasn't been repotted for many years. It doesn't look horribly potbound, but just a little more space and a little fresh soil might be the difference between hanging in there and getting a bit bigger each year.
A larger pot might be helpful, especially if it hasn't been repotted for many years. It doesn't look horribly potbound, but just a little more space and a little fresh soil might be the difference between hanging in there and getting a bit bigger each year.
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Re: Copiapoa cinerea
And they are naturally slow!
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia