Copiapoa comprises slow-growing cacti characterized by either solitary or clustered stems that feature prominent ribs. In the summer months, they produce funnel-shaped yellow blossoms.

Copiapoa

Copiapoa alticostata

Copiapoa bridgesii

Copiapoa calderana

Copiapoa cinerascens

Copiapoa cinerascens var. cinerascens

Copiapoa cinerascens var. grandiflora

Copiapoa cinerea is a perennial cactus that develops into a compact, globe-like shape, typically reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its stems exhibit a range from green to a chalky white, featuring a waxy texture and a woolly crown, complemented by dark spines. There is variability among the varieties, with some displaying longer spines while others may be nearly spineless. This species usually produces funnel-shaped yellow flowers, but these blooms are primarily seen under greenhouse conditions.

Copiapoa cinerea

Copiapoa cinerea var. cinerea

Copiapoa cinerea var. columna-alba

Copiapoa cinerea var. gigantea

Copiapoa coquimbana

Copiapoa coquimbana var. coquimbana

Copiapoa coquimbana var. fiedleriana

Copiapoa cupreata

Copiapoa dealbata

Copiapoa echinoides

Copiapoa horridispina

Copiapoa humilis

Copiapoa humilis var. humilis

Copiapoa humilis var. taltalensis

Copiapoa hypogaea is a perennial cactus known for its slow growth and distinctive cluster of short, rounded stems. The stems range in color from dark green to brown and typically measure 6 to 7 cm in diameter, featuring 12 or more prominent ribs. Each areole is covered in white wool and bears a limited number of white radial spines. In the summer, this cactus produces yellow flowers.

Copiapoa hypogaea

Copiapoa hypogaea subsp. laui

Copiapoa hypogaea var. hypogaea

Copiapoa krainziana is a perennial cactus that develops slowly and forms clusters. It typically reaches a height of up to 30 cm and features a series of short, rounded, dark green stems. Each stem is adorned with white, woolly areoles that bear white spines. In the summer, this cactus produces yellow flowers.