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CategoryCactus
GenusEchinopsis
FamilyCactaceae
Natural originThe parent species is native to southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and northeastern Argentina. The particular hybrid is of horticultural origin, and its exact parentage is unknown.
Acquired fromhttps://cactusagroideas.com
In the collection sinceJul 7, 2026
Kept inbalkon
Quantity4 pcs
Natural habitatThe natural habitats of the parent species include grasslands, open woodlands, rocky outcrops and stony slopes. It generally grows in well-drained soils.
About the species
Echinopsis oxygona (Link) Zucc. ex Pfeiff. & Otto
- Native distribution
- Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay, Global, Brazil, South Africa
Care summary
Echinopsis oxygona
WaterlowLightfull sunHumiditylowgeneral genus dataMin. temperature5 °CDry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data
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Echinopsis tip: Its huge, often scented flowers open at night and last only 1–2 days – watch the buds!
⚠ Pets & children · genus Echinopsis
✓Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →
Some columnar species (formerly Trichocereus) contain mescaline.
In the grower’s words
Echinopsis oxygona is a globular cactus that often forms clusters as it matures. Its green stem has distinct ribs with spiny areoles. The large, funnel-shaped flowers are often pink, fragrant and usually open at night. Cultivated hybrids may vary in flower colour and appearance.
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