Echinopsis oxygona
CactaceaeEchinopsis oxygona · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a globular cactus with spectacular large nocturnal flowers. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Echinopsis oxygona
Echinopsis oxygona is one of the most distinctive cactuss in the Cactaceae family. Its origin is in Andean South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Peru). It stands out for globose or columnar body with marked ribs, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
At Succulentae we produce Echinopsis oxygona with artisanal technique in southeastern Spain, following a cultivation protocol that replicates the sun, dryness and mineral conditions of its native habitat. That's why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Echinopsis oxygona | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | Andean South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Peru) | |
| Natural habitat | slopes and plateaus | |
| Adult size | 10-40 cm | |
| Flowering | huge nocturnal trumpet flowers in white or pink | |
| Propagation | offset or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · some spp. with alkaloids |
Did you know?
Its flowers can reach 25 cm in length and open during a single night; the intense fragrance attracts nocturnal pollinators such as hawk moths and bats.
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; suspend in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C; tolerates 0 °C when dry
