Easter Lily (Echinopsis Subdenudata) Cactus Plant

Easter Lily (Echinopsis subdenudata) Cactus Plant – Grow & Care Guide

🌵 About the Plant

Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis subdenudata), also known as the Domino Cactus, is a small, spineless cactus famous for its spectacular, fragrant white flowers that bloom at night during spring and summer. Its rounded green body with fuzzy white areoles makes it an attractive, low-maintenance houseplant.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright indirect light to 4–6 hours of morning sunlight.
• Can tolerate a few hours of direct sun, but protect from harsh afternoon summer sun.
• Ideal for sunny windowsills, balconies, or patios.

💧 Watering

• Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry.
• During summer, water every 10–15 days, depending on the weather.
• In winter, reduce watering to once every 3–4 weeks.
• Never allow water to remain in the pot or saucer.

🌱 Soil

• Use a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.
• A good mix:
  • 50% coarse sand or perlite
  • 30% garden soil
  • 20% compost or cocopeat

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal temperature: 18°C–30°C
• Can tolerate temperatures down to 5°C if kept dry.
• Protect from frost and prolonged heavy rain.

💚 Fertilizer

• Feed once every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer using a diluted cactus fertilizer.
• Avoid fertilizing during winter dormancy.

🌼 Flowering

• Produces large, fragrant white flowers that open at night and may last only one day.
• Usually blooms from late spring to summer under good sunlight and proper care.