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Cactus Succulent

Echinopsis cinnabarina
  • RHS AGM

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

Synonyms
Lobivia cinnabarina
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Brown
Summer Green Brown Red
Autumn Green Brown
Winter Green Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
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

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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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