Echinopsis eyriesii

Echinopsis eyriesii, commonly known as easter lily cactus or sea urchin cactus, is a perennial member of the Cactaceae family. The dark-green stems are rounded and become cylindrical with age. The 10 to 20 ribs are covered with straight white areoles which bear several short spines. The white flowers are funnel-shaped and bloom at night for 1 to 2 days. The inconspicuous fruit contain black seeds.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Easter Lily Cactus/ Sea Urchin Cactus
Botanical name	Echinopsis eyriesii
Family	Cactaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Basic Colour	white-pink
Height	15 ->30 cm
Habitat	Grasslands, rocky slopes
Altitude	> 1000 m
Bloom Time	May -> August
Plant Type	Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Berry
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Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
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USDA Zone	9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)
Sun Exposure	full sun
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry
Soil Type	Sandy, Peaty, Stony
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sows
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