Copiapoa tenebrosa
2026/03/27
Copiapoa tenebrosa
Notes
In a cement pot by Prickly Point
Like its relatives, it responds to moisture whenever it occurs, but in its native habitat, the consistent winter/spring fogs provide the primary window for rehydration and growth.
Origin
Northern Chile, Antofagasta Region. It is endemic to a very specific coastal area south of Taltal, specifically around the Quebrada de San Ramón and the hills of Cifuncho. It grows on extremely arid, rocky slopes and granite cliffs, heavily reliant on the coastal camanchaca fog.
Note: Coordinates indicate a general region for educational purposes and are not exact locations. Please do not use them for collection or poaching.