golden Easter lily cactus
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A solitary or sometimes clump-forming cactus with markedly grooved stems to 15cm tall. In late spring it produces trumpet-shaped yellow flowers to 10cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- golden Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis aurea)
- Genus
- Echinopsis
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of golden Easter lily cactus
Distribution map
Northern Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of golden Easter lily cactus
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golden Easter lily cactus care guide
- Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen cactus feed in warm growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 21°C in spring; separate offsets in spring or summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in cactus compost in full light. From midspring to early autum water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep completely dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
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