How to grow and care for Echinopsis oxygona
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Echinopsis oxygona, Pink Easter lily cactus, Red Easter lily cactus
Echinopsis oxygona 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Echinopsis oxygona
How often should I water?
check Echinopsis oxygona Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
look a little pale, wrinkled or shriveled.
Light & Location
How much light does a Echinopsis oxygona need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Echinopsis oxygona likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Echinopsis oxygona at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~60%
100
Echinopsis oxygona prefers humidity about 40~60%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
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