This clump forming cactus is spherical to cylindrical and is up to 150 mm (6in) thick with 13-15 spiny pronounced ribs. It has greyish needle-like spines and the diurnal, pink flushed trumpet-shaped fragrant flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Echinopsis oxygona is naturally found in South America from southern Brazil to Bolivia, northern Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay growing in mountainous regions to an altitude of 3000 m (10,000 ft). 

It requires a semi-shaded to full sun drier position and grows in very well drained fertile, stony soils and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Easter Lily Cactus is grown for its clumping habit and flowers. It is planted in small or arid gardens and rockeries as a specimen.  It is also used as a potted plant, under glass in cold climates and is suitable for mountainous or coastal regions. It establishes in 3-4 years from division and is moderately long lived. ID 2032

Echinopsis (EH-kin-OP-sis) oxygona (OK-see-GOH-nah)

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)