Echinopsis cv. ‘Maria Piazza’ – cactus with large flowers

Echinopsis ‘Maria Piazza’ is a spectacular hybrid cactus from the Cactaceae family, highly valued by collectors for its large and brightly colored flowers. This hybrid created by Bob Schick impresses both with its abundant blooming and the globular shape of the plant, with decorative spines and orderly growth.

🌵 Botanical characteristics:

• Compact growth and globular shape, with a tendency to form side shoots as it matures.

• Dark green stem, segmented into well-defined ribs, with small areoles and short, curved spines.

• Spectacular blooming in the warm season (spring–summer), with large flowers up to 15 cm, intense pink with a light center and red filaments.

• The flowers open during the night and last up to 2 days.

🌞 Growing conditions for Echinopsis ‘Maria Piazza’:

• Requires direct sun or strong light, being a species that blooms abundantly only in bright conditions.

• The ideal substrate is a mix for cacti and succulents, very well drained, with added sand, gravel, or perlite.

• Water moderately in the warm period, only after the soil has completely dried. In winter, reduce watering to a minimum.

• Tolerates temperatures down to -6°C, but in cold climates it is recommended to overwinter indoors, in bright and dry spaces.

🌿 Benefits and uses:

• Ideal for cactus collections, mini succulent gardens, sunny terraces, and decorative pots.

• A low-maintenance plant – perfect for beginners or advanced collectors.

• Brightly colored flowers bring extra vitality to any space, whether indoors or outdoors.

• Suitable for cultivation in medium pots, combined with other Echinopsis species or globular cacti.

Echinopsis ‘Maria Piazza’ is an ideal choice for those who want to add a special cactus with large flowers to their collection. With minimal care but clear requirements for light and drainage, this plant quickly becomes a focal point in any garden or sunny indoor space.

📏 Height including pot: approx. 15 cm

🌺 Sold without flowers.