Echinopsis oxygona
Echinopsis oxygona (Easter Lily Cactus)
is a frost hardy perennial evergreen cactus with white flowers in mid Autumn. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun. The flowers are bell shaped. This cactus has all year round interest.Soil
Echinopsis oxygona grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a rounded plant and has a mat forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.4m / 1.3ft and spread of 0.2m / 7.9in.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are aristate in shape. The leaf has a spiny margin.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
Origin
Brazil (Southern regions). Argentina. Uruguay.
-9°C / 15.8F 6.5 to 7.5 0.4m / 1.3ft 0.2m / 7.9in
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| Genus ? | Echinopsis |
| Specific epithet ? | oxygona |
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| Common names |
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| Easter Lily Cactus (Ireland) |
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