Copiapoa humilis 'paposoensis'

Copiapoa paposoensis is a form of C. humilis, from higher elevation locality. It is one of the faster growing small Copiapoas, ready blooming in culture, and very popular.
Once mature, the plant forms whit cotton-like 'hear' at the top, and flowers emerge from there. The picture shows the first buds of this season on that plant, many more to come.