Echinopsis subdenudata (Easter Lily Cactus) - flori spectaculoase si parfumate
Echinopsis subdenudata , also known as the Easter Lily Cactus , is a small, globular cactus native to Bolivia and Paraguay, prized for its compact habit and large, white, fragrant flowers that appear in spring. The dark green body is rounded, with well-defined ribs and very short or almost non-existent spines ("subdenudata" = almost spineless), which makes it attractive and easy to handle.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
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Full name: Echinopsis subdenudata
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Common name: Easter Lily Cactus
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Family: Cactaceae
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Origin: Bolivia, Paraguay
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Growth type: Globular cactus, solitary or forming small groups through pups
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Stems: Round, dark green, with well-defined ribs and reduced thorns
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Flowers: Large, white, fragrant, 10–15 cm in diameter, appear at night and last 1–2 days
🌞 Growing conditions:
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Light: Prefers direct sun or very bright light
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Soil: Very well drained, sandy-stony, specific to cacti
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Watering: Reduced; water only when the substrate is completely dry
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Minimum resistance temperature: up to –5°C (short term), but in Romania protected wintering at 5–10°C is recommended.
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Wintering: Cold and dry dormancy period stimulates abundant flowering
✨ Advantages and uses:
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Small cactus, ideal for pots and cactus collections
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Spectacular, large and fragrant flowers, a strong contrast to the small globular body
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Easy to maintain, suitable for beginners
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It can be grown in indoor collections, greenhouses, sunny balconies or rock gardens (summer)
⚠️ Note: The flowering is spectacular, but the flowers last a short time (1–2 days); however, the plant can produce several waves of flowers throughout the warm season.
Height with pot included: approx. 10 cm
Pot diameter: 5 cm
*The plant is sold without flowers. The price shown is for 1 pot.