Description
Echinopsis oxygona, also known as the Easter lily cactus, is a cactus that grows green stems individually or in clumps. The stems have eleven to eighteen sharp-edged, deeply serrated wavy ribs covered in areoles (small areas bearing spines) on the edges.
Family: Cactaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Eyries cactus, Easter Lily Cactus, sea-urchin cactus | Mature Size: 15+ cm in diameter, forms a clump up to 60 cm |
Origin: Brazil and Argentina | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Pink (Nocturnal) | Bloom Season: Spring - Summer |
Sun Exposure: Full sun - Partial shade | Watering: Moderate - Low in dormancy |
Temperatures: 18 - 23 °C | Min: 10 °C | Max: 35 °C | Toxic: No |