spider web-spined Easter lily cactus
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A cactus with flattened, spherical dark green stems singly or in clusters to 5cm thick, with weakly notched ribs and clusters of recurved spines which broadly resemble small spiders. Large, cup-shaped flowers are usually yellow or orange, though occasionally white or red, and appear in late spring or early summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- spider web-spined Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis arachnacantha)
- Genus
- Echinopsis
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- 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 spider web-spined Easter lily cactus
Distribution map
Bolivia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spider web-spined Easter lily cactus
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spider web-spined Easter lily cactus care guide
- Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 seed sown at 21ºC in spring, or by division, removing offsets in spring or summer
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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