Echinopsis oxygona 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. Datasheet Common NameEaster Lily Cactus/ Sea Urchin Cactus Botanical nameEchinopsis eyriesii FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colourwhite-pinkHeight15 ->30 cmHabitatGrasslands, rocky slopes Altitude> 1000 mBloom TimeMay -> AugustPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, OrnamentalFruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesTell us USDA Zone9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, Peaty, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Echinopsis eyriesii
