by Jen Greene | Oct 8, 2024 | Cacti, Copiapoa
This species is one of the most coveted Copiapoa species, especially among collectors that value the rare, the uncommon, or the particularly hard to grow. Part of their desirability comes from just how long they take to reach an appreciable size: a large, impressive... 
by Jen Greene | Jul 17, 2024 | Cacti, Copiapoa
The diminutive Copiapoa laui is the smallest species in the Copiapoa genus, an attractive little clumping species that is enormously underrated. As far as Copiapoa go, this is one of the faster growing species, making them ideal for the impatient among us who want... 
by Jen Greene | Sep 9, 2023 | Cacti, Copiapoa
I’ll preface this right away with the caveat that I have only been growing my ‘poas for the last 3 or 4 years. Compared to the venerated growers who have had some of their plants for decades, I am still a novice copiapoa grower myself. Having said that... 
by Jen Greene | Jul 14, 2021 | Agaves, Aloes, Astrophytum, Cacti, Copiapoa, Echeveria, Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Mesembs, Notocactus, Pilosocereus, Succulents
I’ve been slacking a little lately in adding new species to the collection pages, as well as keeping my posting routine consistent – and there’s a good reason for that! For the last couple months, a massive chunk of my free time has been spent on... 
by Jen Greene | Jul 1, 2021 | Cacti, Copiapoa
Copiapoas! I had never really paid much attention to this genus until I digitally met a gentleman who has one of the largest collections of them in the US – Mr. John Gilman. After reading an article where his collection was featured, and then googling multiple... 