Easter lily cactus

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Company : Nainital Floweritech

The Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis oxygona) is a clump-forming, globular cactus known for its 11–18 sharp ribs, spiny texture, and massive, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. Native to South America, these green to grayish-green cacti produce fragrant, trumpet-shaped white or lavender flowers that are often larger than the plant itself.

Key Characteristics and Description

• Appearance: Small, rounded, and ribbed stems that form low, spreading clumps, typically reaching up to tall and wide.
• Easter lily cactus isSpines: Features sharp black or yellowish-brown spines along the ribs.
• Flowers: Large  trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in spring and summer, opening in the evening and often lasting only a day or two
• Color: The flowers range from pale pink to magenta or white.
• Offsets: Mature plants produce numerous offsets ("pups") at the base, making propagation easy. 

Care Requirements

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Requires very porous, well-draining succulent or cactus mix.
• Watering: Water regularly in summer but keep dry during winter dormancy.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 8b-11b and can withstand light frost if kept dry. 

The plant is highly prized for its, showy, fragrant flowers, making it a popular choice for containers and rock gardens. 

 native to brazil and argentina and is a member of the cactus family cactaceae. It may be found Growing on wall and rocky areas.