Echinopsis Eyriesii - cactus à fleurs parfumées

Echinopsis eyriesii, also known as evening cactus or lantern cactus, is a species of round cactus, native to South America (Argentina, Uruguay), valued both for its symmetrical shape and abundant side shoots and for its spectacular blooming, with large, fragrant flowers that open mainly in the evening and last only 1–2 days.

It is an easy-to-care-for plant, ideal for cactus collections, sunny windowsills, rock gardens, or terrace planters, being hardy and suitable both for beginners and enthusiasts.

🌵 Botanical characteristics:

• Full scientific name: Echinopsis eyriesii

• Family: Cactaceae

• Shape: round or slightly cylindrical, dark green, with pronounced ribs

• Spines: short, thin, pale yellowish-white, arranged radially

• Flowers: very large (10–15 cm), funnel-shaped, appear in summer and are fragrant

• Growth: moderate, with rapid formation of offsets (basal shoots)

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: direct sun or strong light – essential for flowering

• Soil: well-drained substrate for cacti (with sand, perlite, or gravel)

• Watering: low – only when the soil is completely dry; almost completely reduced in winter

• Temperature: prefers 20–28°C; during rest, can tolerate drops down to 5°C

• Winter rest: essential for flowering – kept cool and without water in winter

🌿 Benefits and uses:

• Ideal plant for collections, sunny indoor decoration, greenhouses, or open terrariums

• Can bloom spectacularly, even in a small pot, if given a winter rest

• Easily propagated by separating offsets

• Spectacular blooming and subtle fragrance, especially in the evening

Height including pot: 10-15 cm
Pot diameter: 5 cm
*Plant is sold without flowers. The displayed price is for 1 pot.