Copiapoa Columna Alba v. Marron
 The available seeds are 5 purebred Copiapoa Columna Alba v. Marrón seeds.




 Copiapoa columna-alba v. Marrón is a distinctive and rare form of Copiapoa columna-alba, native to the arid coastal deserts of northern Chile. This variety is characterized by its subtle, warm, brownish tones ( marrón = "brown"), which set it apart from the more common silvery-white forms and give it a unique, earthy aesthetic.


 It typically grows as a solitary or slightly grouped, columnar shoot with clearly defined ribs bearing fine areoles from which short, cream-colored to light brown thorns emerge. The dense, waxy coating on the epidermis protects against intense sunlight, retains moisture, and simultaneously accentuates the soft brown coloration.


 During the flowering period, small yellow flowers emerge from the apex, providing a gentle contrast to the warm-toned body. Slow-growing and superbly adapted to extreme desert conditions, Copiapoa columna-alba v. Marrón is particularly prized by collectors for its unusual coloration, sculptural form, and understated elegance, reflecting its origins in the Atacama Desert.