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Easter Lily Cactus Lobivia ancistrophora 'Dominos'

Other Common Name(s):

Other plants called Easter Lily Cactus:

Previously known as:

  • Echinopsis ancistrophora 'Dominos'
  • Echinopsis subdenudata 'Dominos'
Phonetic Spelling
loh-BIH-vee-ah an-sis-tro-FOR-ah
Description

'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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Tags:
#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#houseplant#drought tolerant#white flowers#succulent#interiorscape#rabbit resistant#summer flowers#deer resistant#night-flowering#cactus#non-toxic for cats#repeat flowering#container plant#perennial
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#houseplant#drought tolerant#white flowers#succulent#interiorscape#rabbit resistant#summer flowers#deer resistant#night-flowering#cactus#non-toxic for cats#repeat flowering#container plant#perennial
  • 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.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Houseplant
    Perennial
    Succulent
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Rounded
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Rounded globe with white wooly areoles and few or very short spines
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Houseplants
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns