Echinopsis cinnabarina
vermillion Easter lily cactus
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Brown | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Brown | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Brown | |||
| Winter | Green Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Echinopsis can have spherical or cylindrical, heavily ribbed and spiny stems, with funnel-shaped flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bolivia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow 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
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 21°C (70°F) in spring, or by division, removing offsets in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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