Description
Echinopsis is a large genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus. They are known and admired due to their flowers, which can be quite spectacular.
Constituents:
- Echinopsis species - Cactus Plant- 1
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (Red)- 1
Plant SpecificationsEchinopsis is the most popular and widely grown genus from the family of cactus. This genus includes more than 100 species varying in size, shape and growing habits. Most of the species in the genus of Echinopsis grow in clusters of globular heads.
In some species, these globular heads remain solitary whereas some species produce several offspring around globular heads.The flowers of Echinopsis open only at night, to be pollinated by moths, and close in the morning. The flowers of Echinopsis are short-lived. They grow only in situations where the soil is sandy or gravelly, or on the sides of hills in the crevices of rocks.| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Hedgehog cactus, Sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 60 inches |
| Flower Colour | Red, white, yellow, orange and pink. |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Echinopsis species care
Echinopsis can be propagated from offspring sown in spring or summer. Cut offsets close to the stem, at the narrowest possible place. When rooting cacti from cuttings, let the fresh cutting dry out slightly on a paper towel and cut the cacti at the narrowest place possible. After a few days place the cutting in a rooting mixture of fast-draining cacti soil. Keep the cutting barely moist and warm. New roots will form in a matter of weeks, either around the vascular bundles or the cut areoles near the cut. Once new roots are visible, pot the plant as a typical cactus and move it into new pot.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Well drained soil |
| Temperature | 15-25 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer during spring. |
Echinopsis species special feature
This flower produces very beautiful flower of different color.
Echinopsis species uses
Ornamental Use:
- Can be grown as pot plant