About
A solitary or sometimes clump-forming cactus with markedly grooved stems to 15cm tall. In late spring it produces trumpet-shaped yellow flowers to 10cm long.
About the genus
Echinopsis can have spherical or cylindrical, heavily ribbed and spiny stems, with funnel-shaped flowers in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toN Argentina
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light. From midspring to early autum water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep completely dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 21°C in spring; separate offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free