Sun Exposure: Part sun
Origin: Coastal Chile (Antofagasta: Chañaral)
Growth Habits: Solitary or clumping slowly by offsets at the base, up to 2.8 inches in diameter (7 cm), generally sunken in the ground; 10-14 ribs divided in tubercles; spines absent, or very few short spines
The name 'hypogaea' comes from the Greek for 'underground', referring to the fact that most of the cactus head is usually sunken into the ground.
Blooming Habits:
Diurnal yellow broad flowers, 0.8 inch long (2 cm)
Fruiting Habits:
Yellow flower.
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