Echinopsis oxygona / Echinopsis eyriesii group

This cactus is an Echinopsis species, very likely from the Echinopsis oxygona / Echinopsis eyriesii group (often sold simply as Echinopsis hybrid).

🌵 Name

Echinopsis sp.
(Common name: Easter Lily Cactus)

🌱 Description

• Growth form: Globular, later becoming short-columnar

• Color: Deep glossy green

• Ribs: 12–16 broad, rounded ribs with deep grooves

• Areoles: Woolly white

• Spines:

  • Radial spines: pale yellow to straw-colored

  • Central spines: darker brown tips, longer and more prominent

• Overall look: Symmetrical, compact, and very ornamental

This species is extremely popular because it stays neat when young but produces huge flowers compared to its size.

🌸 Flowers (Main Attraction)

• Size: Very large (often bigger than the cactus body)

• Shape: Long trumpet-shaped

• Color: White, pink, lavender, peach (varies by hybrid)

• Fragrance: Strong and sweet

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

• Opening: Evening or night; lasts 1–2 days

☀️ Care Guide (Indian Climate Friendly)

Light

• Bright light to full sun

• Best: morning sun + light afternoon shade

• Too little light = no flowers

Water

• Water only when soil is completely dry

• Summer: every 7–10 days

• Winter: once every 3–4 weeks or less

Soil

Very fast-draining mix:

• 40–50% coarse sand / grit / perlite

• 30% garden soil

• 20% compost or cocopeat

Temperature

• Ideal: 18–35°C

• Heat tolerant

• Protect from frost and continuous rain

Fertilizer

• Once a month during active growth

• Use low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer

• Stop feeding in winter

Pot

• Slightly tight pot encourages flowering

• Always use drainage holes

🌱 Propagation

• By offsets (pups)

• By seed (slow but rewarding)

⚠️ Common Problems

• Soft body / rot: Overwatering

• Stretching: Insufficient sunlight

• No flowers: Too much nitrogen, no winter rest, or low light

✅ Health Check (from your photo)

✔ Firm body
✔ Strong rib definition
✔ Healthy spination
✔ No signs of rot or pests

This is a very good flowering-potential plant 🌸