About
A perennial cactus with flattened spherical dark green stems up to 15cm thick, with up to 20 ribs, and white areoles producing clusters of brownish grey spines. Trumpet-shaped red flowers are produced in summer.
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-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 height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Native toBolivia
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus mix in full light, water freely while in growth and keep dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 21°C (70°F) in spring, or by division, removing offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free