Echinopsis

This genus of globular cacti are very common in propagation, and in nature they range through Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. They have a good reputation for producing impressive flowers and one of the easiest groups to care for as house plants. Sweet scented flowers usually come out at night and only last for one or two days in mid to late summer. The buds may seem strange looking for many people because they are usually very harry, but they open up to reveal some of the most intense colors ranging from lit pink through deep reds and magentas as well as oranges and whites. Some of the most impressive flower colors have been produced as hybrids in this genus, and it seems possible that a person could collect Echinopsis plants for a lifetime and still find new and interesting variations. It is important to keep them dry in the cool weather season, and this will encourage them to produce the largest possible flowers in the following growing season.

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