Copiapoa cinerea X serpentisulacata C3B

Copiapoa hybrids are fascinating cactus cultivars, often originating from garden breeding. These hybrids display a range of intriguing and attractive characteristics, resulting from either careful or casual cross-breeding. The hybrids can show non-typical coloring, such as red or yellow spots on the stems, due to the influence of various parent species. These Copiapoa hybrids typically combine features from multiple species and can resemble many of the plants from which they were bred.

One notable characteristic of Copiapoa hybrids is the possibility of variegation. This is where a plant exhibits areas with different colors, often due to a mutation causing a loss of chlorophyll in some tissues. These variegated areas can be white, pale yellow, or red, providing a striking contrast against the green tissue. Some Copiapoa hybrids might even exhibit albinism, where they completely lack chlorophyll, making them dependent on being grafted onto a green plant for survival.

In cultivation, these hybrids can be quite strong and capable of handling direct sunlight. However, they usually require well-permeable soil with little organic matter and should be watered sparingly. During winter, they need dry conditions and mild temperatures. Most are propagated by seed and are sometimes grafted onto columnar cacti to ensure their growth and survival