About
A multi-stemmed, shrubby cactus, up to around 2m high. Large, nocturnal white flowers are produced in midsummer. Cylindrical, ribbed dark green stems are produced from the base, with yellow areoles fading to grey, and clusters of yellow-brown spines.
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, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Native toBolivia to Argentina
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a free draining 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