Echinopsis eyriesii
Also known as: Sea urchin cactus
The sea urchin cactus: fast-clustering ribbed bodies that produce huge white trumpet flowers on summer nights (wilt by morning). It belongs to the Echinopsis genus, comes from Brazil/Uruguay/Argentina, stays around Clumps 20–40 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; dry cold to -4 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echinopsis
- Origin: Brazil/Uruguay/Argentina
- Mature size: Clumps 20–40 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; dry cold to -4 °C
- Toxicity: Spines sharp
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echinopsis
- Origin
- Brazil/Uruguay/Argentina
- Mature size
- Clumps 20–40 cm
- Growth habit
- Fast-clustering ribbed columnar bodies
- Leaf colour
- Deep green ribbed bodies with white-felted areoles
- Flower colour
- Large white night-blooming trumpet flowers
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; dry cold to -4 °C
- Toxicity
- Spines sharp
- Other names
- Sea urchin cactus
About the Echinopsis eyriesii
The sea urchin cactus: fast-clustering ribbed bodies that produce huge white trumpet flowers on summer nights (wilt by morning). One of the easiest and most generous cacti.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echinopsis eyriesii is a Echinopsis succulent from Brazil/Uruguay/Argentina. The sea urchin cactus: fast-clustering ribbed bodies that produce huge white trumpet flowers on summer nights (wilt by morning). One of the easiest and most generous cacti.
Identification
Key identification features: Deep green ribbed bodies with white-felted areoles leaves in a Fast-clustering ribbed columnar bodies form, reaching Clumps 20–40 cm. Also known as Sea urchin cactus. Nickname: 'Sea urchin cactus'. Nickname: 'Sea urchin cactus'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echinopsis eyriesii?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echinopsis eyriesii toxic to pets?
Spines sharp. Considered safe around pets.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echinopsis eyriesii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.