Copiapoa atacamensis X serpentisulcata 28N

Copiapoa atacamensis X serpentisulcata is a hybrid cactus combining features of Copiapoa atacamensis and Copiapoa serpentisulcata. It forms clumps of globular to slightly cylindrical stems that are blue-green to grayish in color. The stems are covered with pronounced ribs and tubercles, and each areole produces dense clusters of spines that can range from yellow to brown. The plant blooms with small, yellow flowers, typical of Copiapoa species. This hybrid thrives in extremely arid conditions, mirroring the native habitats of its parent species in the Atacama Desert.