Echinopsis multiplex, commonly known as Easter lily cactus is a very sturdy cactus and gives multiples of pups on its side. It tolerates full open sunlight and is not easily affected with wet soil, unlike other cacti. I had this cactus in Mumbai for many years but only after shifting to Pune, it decided to bloom. It is a night blooming cactus. Starts opening as sun sets and by morning it start wilting. Though of very short life, the flower is larger than the plant on which it grows. I have been using following planting medium: 3 parts coarse sand + 1 part cow dung manure or leaf compost + half part of coco peat. It is easily propagated by removal of pups from the mother plant. In fact it is advisable to remove many pups from the mother plant and plant them as separately.
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| Stages of flower bud growth |
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| Flowers are larger than the cactus |
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