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Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis oxygona)

Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis oxygona) is a popular globular cactus known for its large, fragrant, white to pink flowers that bloom profusely in spring. It's a low-maint

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect sunlight

Watering

Allow soil to dry out

Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

During growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect sunlight

Prefers ample light but avoid intense direct sun, especially in hot climates.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out

Water thoroughly when dry, reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Ideal temperatures are 20-27°C in summer and 10-15°C in winter for dormancy.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

During growing season

Use balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer from spring to early autumn.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.2-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Spines

Flower Size

0.08-0.15 m

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cereus decaisneanus (Lem.) Mottet
Cereus eyriesii (Turpin) Pfeiff.
Cereus jasmineus Pfeiff.
Cereus multiplex Pfeiff.
Cereus oxygonus (Link) Otto
Cereus schelhasii Pfeiff.
Cereus tubiflorus Pfeiff.
Cereus turbinatus Pfeiff.
Echinocactus boutillieri J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.
Echinocactus decaisneanus (Lem.) Steud.
Echinocactus eyriesii Turpin
Echinocactus gemmatus Otto
Echinocactus octogonus G.Don
Echinocactus oxygonus Link
Echinocactus sulcatus Pfeiff.
Echinocactus tubiflorus (Pfeiff.) Hook.
Echinocactus turbinatus (Pfeiff.) Pfeiff.
Echinonyctanthus decaisneanus Lem.
Echinonyctanthus eyriesii (Turpin) Lem.
Echinonyctanthus multiplex (Pfeiff.) Lem.
Echinonyctanthus nigrispinus Lem.
Echinonyctanthus oxygonus (Link) Lem.
Echinonyctanthus pictus Lem.
Echinonyctanthus schelhasii (Pfeiff.) Lem.
Echinonyctanthus tubiflorus (Pfeiff.) Lem.
Echinonyctanthus turbinatus (Pfeiff.) Lem.
Echinopsis adolfofriedrichii G.Moser
Echinopsis brasiliensis Frič ex Pazout
Echinopsis decaisniana (Lem.) Walp.
Echinopsis derenbergii Frič
Echinopsis eyriesii (Turpin) Pfeiff. & Otto
Echinopsis jamesiana Monv.
Echinopsis melanacantha A.Dietr.
Echinopsis multiplex (Pfeiff.) Zucc. ex Pfeiff. & Otto
Echinopsis nigrispina (Lem.) Walp.
Echinopsis paraguayensis Mundt ex F.Ritter
Echinopsis picta (Lem.) Walp.
Echinopsis pudantii Pfersdorf ex Roth
Echinopsis quehlii R.Mey.
Echinopsis rohlandii K.Schum.
Echinopsis schelhasii Pfeiff. & Otto
Echinopsis schwantesii Frič
Echinopsis tettavii Kratz
Echinopsis tubiflora (Pfeiff.) Zucc. ex A.Dietr.
Echinopsis turbinata (Pfeiff.) Pfeiff. & Otto
Echinopsis undulata Rother
Echinopsis wilkensii (Linke ex Bosse) K.Schum.
Echinopsis zuccarinii Pfeiff. & Otto
Rebutia multiplex (Pfeiff.) Roeder
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusEchinopsis
  • speciesEchinopsis oxygona
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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