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Easter Lily Cactus
Scientific Name: Echinopsis oxygona (Link) Zucc.
Synonym: Cereus oxygonu, Cereus multiplex, Echinopsis multiplex, Echinopsis schwantesii, Echinopsis paraguayensis
Family: Cactaceae

Echinopsis multiplex crest

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13 USDA: 8b Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 14° F (-10°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun Origin: Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay Growth Habits: Clumping succulent, up to 1 foot tall (30 cm), clump 2 feet in diameter (60 cm) Watering Needs: Little water when established Propagation: Offsets and seeds in spring

Blooming Habits:
Magenta, red, orange, or yellow in bright colors at the end of spring.