1
1Echinopsis oxygona (Link) Zucc. ex Pfeiff. & Otto
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Echinopsis1
- Native distribution
- Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay, Global, Brazil, South Africauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Cereus decaisneanus (Lem.) Mottet
- Cereus eyriesii (Turpin) Pfeiff.
- Cereus jasmineus Pfeiff.
- Cereus multiplex Pfeiff.
- Cereus multiplex monstrosus Pfeiff.
- Cereus oxygonus (Link) Otto
- Cereus schelhasii Pfeiff.
- Cereus tubiflorus Endl.
- Cereus tubiflorus Pfeiff.
- Cereus turbinatus Pfeiff.
- Echinocactus boutillieri J.Parm.
- Echinocactus boutillieri J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.
- Echinocactus decaisneanus (Lem.) Steud.
- Echinocactus decaisnei (Lem.) Steud.
- Echinocactus eyriesii Turpin
- Echinocactus eyriesii glaucus Lindl.
- Echinocactus gemmatus Otto
- Echinocactus multiplex Otto
- Echinocactus multiplex Pfeiff.
- Echinocactus octogonus G.Don
- Echinocactus oxygonus Link & Otto
- Echinocactus sulcatus Pfeiff.
- Echinocactus tubiflorus (Pfeiff.) Hook.
- Echinocactus turbinatus (Pfeiff.) Pfeiff.
- Echinonyctanthus decaisneanus Lem.
- Echinonyctanthus eyriesii (Turpin) Lem.
- Echinonyctanthus multiplex (Pfeiff.) Lem.
- Echinonyctanthus nigrispinus Lem.
- Echinonyctanthus oxygonus (Link) Lem.
- Echinonyctanthus pictus Lem.
Echinopsis oxygona, also known as Eyries cactus, Easter lily cactus or sea-urchin cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to south Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Some species that have been described separately, including Echinopsis eyriesii and Echinopsis tubiflora, are now considered to be synonymous. The features of the species include a large flower, with sharply pointed lavender or white petals, and a sweet scent.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Echinopsis oxygona · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q142776 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Echinopsis oxygona (7).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Echinopsis oxygona · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echinopsis oxygona · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Echinopsis oxygona · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
What worked for you? Your plant’s growing conditions are attached automatically, so others can see who it works for.
No tips for this species yet – be the first to share what worked for you!
How members water it
Not enough logs yet: at least 3 plants with regular watering logs are needed (now: 0). Waterings logged in Care feed this – anonymised and aggregated.
How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Echinopsis tip: Its huge, often scented flowers open at night and last only 1–2 days – watch the buds!
Some columnar species (formerly Trichocereus) contain mescaline.
Echinopsis oxygona – what to know
Echinopsis oxygona – family: Cactaceae, genus: Echinopsis. Native range: Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay, Global, Brazil, South Africa. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Echinopsis species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echinopsis oxygona?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Echinopsis oxygona need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Echinopsis oxygona get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Echinopsis oxygona toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Echinopsis oxygona flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Echinopsis: Typical flowering time: May, June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
Not enough watering logs yet. Waterings logged in the care hub feed this chart.
Who grows it?
Gallery
Questions about this species
Echinopsis
Data sources: GBIF.org – Echinopsis oxygona (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q142776 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Echinopsis oxygona (7).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Echinopsis oxygona (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
Log in to comment.