This globose solitary or clumping grey green-yellow cactus is woolly at the apex with 8-13 ribs that are armed with spines. The greyish spines are straight or curved and the pale yellow funnel-shape flowers appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Copiapoa echinoidesIs naturally found in South America growing in extremely dry coastal habitats in northern Chile from sea level to an altitude of 500 m (1,550 ft) and rely on water from coastal fogs.

It grows in an open to exposed sunny position that is partially shaded by mist in sharply drained rocky soils that are poor to moderately fertile and is drought tolerant but frost tender and disliking cold wet conditions.

This spherical cactus is grown for its habit and flowers. It is planted in rockeries or arid gardens as a specimen and used as a potted plant in botanical collections, under glass in cold climates. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long lived.ID 3265

Copiapoa (koh-pee-uh-POH-uh)echinoides(EK-in-OY-deez)

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)