Copiapoa cinerea DARK x hypogea EEK61

Copiapoa cinerea 'Dark' x hypogaea is an attractive hybrid cactus that combines the features of the dark-skinned variant of Copiapoa cinerea and Copiapoa hypogaea. This slow-growing cactus typically features a globular to slightly columnar body, measuring 5-15 cm in height and 5-10 cm in diameter. Its skin is a distinctive dark gray to blue-gray, often with a powdery, waxy coating that gives it a silvery appearance. The cactus has well-defined ribs with white, woolly areoles and short, dark spines. In summer, it produces small, yellow, funnel-shaped flowers. This hybrid is prized for its unique coloration, compact size, and ease of care.