Echinopsis oxygona

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Echinopsis oxygona (Easter Lily Cactus) is a low-maintenance, spherical South American cactus, growing up to 12 inches tall (rarely up to 75 cm) with 11–12 deep, sharp-edged, wavy ribs. It features stunning, fragrant, nocturnal flowers (pink, white, or lavender) that bloom in summer, lasting only one night and the next day.

Key Description & Care Details:

• Structure: Dark green, globular to short cylindrical shape often forming clustered mounds via small basal offsets.
• Spines: Each areole possesses 1–5 central spines and 3–15 radial spines.
• Flowers: Large, funnel-shaped, fragrant pink, white, or lavender flowers that bloom at night.
• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Drought-tolerant; requires well-draining soil and minimal water, specifically allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
• Hardiness: Highly resilient, can tolerate temperatures as low as −10 °C (
• Uses: Popular for rock gardens, containers, and as a windowsill houseplant. 

Commonly known as the Easter Lily Cactus due to its blooming season, this species is ideal for beginners and often produces colorful hybrids. 

Echinopsis oxygona also known as eyries cactus, easter lily cactus or sea-urchin cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family cactaceae.