Easter Lily Cactus, Violet Easter Lily Cactus

Echinopsisobrepanda

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
Species
obrepanda (oh-bray-PAN-duh)
Synonym
Echinopsis obrepanda subsp. obrepanda
Echinopsis fiebrigii
Lobivia mizquensis
Echinopsis rauschii
Lobivia aguilarii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fresno, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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L
Fresno, CA | June 2013 | positive

have many, the flowers are very pretty and very delicate ,elegant .the only thing I don't like, is the flower will not last long. The h...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

Plant is mostly solitary, older plant forms clumps. White flowers, reported to have the scent of parsley.

The subspecies '...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | neutral

not really sure why called Easter Lily cactus... has a large, white flower... but one I saw was in August, not anywhere near Easter. Hmm...Read More

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