How to Grow and Care for ‎Easter lily cactus

‎Easter lily cactus, also known as Night-blooming hedgehogs, Pink Easter lily cactus, Sea-urchin cactus, Spring cactus

‎Easter lily cactus is a resilient cactus that thrives with minimal maintenance, making it an easy-care plant suitable for beginners. Key care points include providing a well-draining soil mix to prevent root rot, and ensuring ample sunlight for robust growth and flowering. Special care must be taken during watering, as ‎Easter lily cactus requires thorough watering but with intervals that allow the soil to dry out completely between sessions. Avoid overwatering to protect against fungal diseases.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing ‎Easter lily cactus

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	All year round
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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‎Easter lily cactus displays a rounded form, characterized by 11-18 prominent ribs adorned with stout spines. Mature specimens can grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) across and 1 foot (30 cm) tall when potted. In the spring to summer blooming season, ‎Easter lily cactus produces large, showy flowers with petals ranging from white to pink. These blossoms emit a gentle fragrance, emerging on long, woolly stems and are nocturnal, generally unfurling in the evening and closing by the following midday. ‎Easter lily cactus is also known to generate offsets for propagation.