Easter Lily Cactus
Echinopsis eyriesii · Native to South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay)
A classic Easter Lily Cactus with a dark, deeply ribbed body that erupts in spectacular, fragrant white trumpet flowers — a true showstopper that blooms at night.
Available in 4½ inch
Care
Light
Bright, direct light. Outdoors in summer encourages the most prolific flowering.
Water
Water when dry during the growing season. Keep dry in winter.
Soil & Feeding
Fast-draining cactus mix. Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Quick Tip
Flowers open at night and last only 1–2 days — a fleeting spectacle worth staying up for.
Details
Echinopsis eyriesii is one of the most beloved of all cacti for its enormous, fragrant white flowers that emerge on long tubes from its compact ribbed body — a once-a-year event that stops everyone in their tracks.
- ✅ Enormous, fragrant white flowers up to 12 inches tall
- ✅ Dark, deeply ribbed body is attractive even without flowers
- ✅ Clusters freely into impressive multi-headed clumps over time
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot as it grows.
Good to Know
⚠️ Has short dark spines — handle with care. Keep away from children and pets.
Plant Bio
Echinopsis eyriesii · also called the Sea Urchin Cactus
Native to the grasslands of southern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, Echinopsis eyriesii is one of the most iconic flowering cacti in cultivation, beloved for over a century for its astonishing floral display.
Its dark green, deeply ribbed globular body produces impossibly large flowers — long white tubes topped with a broad, fragrant bloom that can exceed 12 inches in height. The flowers open at dusk and are strongly fragrant through the night.
They last only a day or two, making their appearance a memorable event. Over time the plant clusters freely into large clumps, each head capable of producing multiple flowers simultaneously.
What makes it special?
- Produces some of the largest flowers relative to body size of any cactus.
- Nocturnal, fragrant flowers are a truly multi-sensory experience.
- One of the most free-clustering Echinopsis, becoming more impressive each year.
Note: Has short dark spines — handle with care. Keep away from children and pets. Grown for ornamental purposes only.