Wright's Easter lily cactus
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A cactus with solitary or clustered spherical stems to 5cm diameter, bearing brown to grey radial spines to 5cm long, and slender-tubed pale or deep red flowers to 7cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- Wright's Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis backebergii subsp. wrightiana)
- Genus
- Echinopsis
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Wright's Easter lily cactus
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Wright's Easter lily cactus
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Wright's Easter lily cactus care guide
- Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery weak cactus fertilizer monthly during warm active growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Susceptible to mealybugs
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