Dominos Easter Lily Cactus Lobivia ancistrophora 'Dominos'
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Echinopsis ancistrophora 'Dominos'
- Echinopsis subdenudata 'Dominos'
- Phonetic Spelling
- loh-BIH-vee-ah an-sis-tro-FOR-ah
- Description
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'Dominos' Easter Lily Cactus is a small cactus cultivar that has a dark green stem that is rounded, globose, and is dotted with woolly white areoles. The species, Lobivia ancistrophora, is a native of Bolivia and Argentina, and the plant is a member of the cactus family (Cactaceae).
This plant prefers full to partial sun and should be grown in well-drained cactus or succulent potting mix. A clay pot is recommended and make sure that there are several drainage holes to prevent water retention. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. This plant is not frost hardy. It is hardy to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 and prefers temperatures between 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
"Dominos' will grow to about 2 to 3 inches tall and 2 to 4 inches wide. The dark green stems are globular with white wooly areoles. It has beautiful large white fragrant blooms. During the summer, 3 to 5 blooms will open that cover the plant. The blooms will last less than 24 hours, but the plant will repeat bloom 2 to 4 times during the summer season.
This plant is easy to grow, low maintenance, and perfect for a beginner gardener.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Monitor for mealybugs, spider mites and scale insects. Overwatering and high humidity can cause root rot.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lobivia
- Species:
- ancistrophora
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Play Value:
- Easy to Grow
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Deer and rabbit-resistant
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 3 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 4 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Perennial
- 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
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Radial
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Large white radial flowers on long wooly stems repeat blooms during the summer. They are classified as night-blooming but generally stay open until early afternoon. The flowers are 2 to 3 inches in diameter and are fragrant.
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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
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Problems:
- Spines/Thorns
