Easter Lily Cactus Echinopsis ancistrophora 'Dominos'
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Easter Lily Cactus:
Previously known as:
- Echinopsis subdenudata 'Dominos'
- Phonetic Spelling
- ek-in-OP-sis an-ciss-troh-FOR-uh
- Description
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'Dominos' Easter Lily Cactus is a small round, globose cactus from South America dotted with woolly white areoles. In summer large white fragrant blooms of 3-5 open that cover the plant. Unfortunately, they last less than 24 hrs. However, the plant will repeat bloom for you 2-4 times during the summer. "Dominos' will grow to about 3 inches tall and 4 inches wide and reproduces by offsets.
You can take this plant outside into full to partial sun but it must be brought indoors before a frost. Grow in well-drained potting mix appropriate for cacti and succulents. Use a clay pot with several drainage holes for the best results. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Echinopsis
- Species:
- ancistrophora
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Bolivia
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Succulent
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Radial
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Large white radial flowers on long wooly stems repeat blooms during the summer. They are classified a night-blooming but generally stay open until early afternoon
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Rounded globe with white wooly areoles and few or very short spines
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Rock Garden
