Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis Oxygona) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Echinopsis oxygona is a globose to shortly cylindrical cactus with large, trumpet-shaped, white to pink flowers that bloom mostly at night.

Easter Lily Cactus

Easter Lily Cactus

Echinopsis Oxygona

Echinopsis oxygona is a globose to shortly cylindrical cactus with large, trumpet-shaped, white to pink flowers that bloom mostly at night.

Quick Facts

Type
cactus
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen plant, groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Easter Lily Cactus

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Prune
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Mar
Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Easter Lily Cactus
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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Echinopsis