Easter Lily Cactus
The Easter Lily Cactus is a charming, low-maintenance indoor plant admired for its elegant white, lily-like flowers that bloom from a round, spiny cactus body. Scientifically known as Echinopsis subdenudata, this plant adds a touch of natural beauty and surprise to your space. Compact and eye-catching, it thrives in containers and bright indoor corners, blooming spectacularly in spring or early summer with proper care.
π PLANT SIZE
- π± Height: 20 cm / 7.8 in
- βοΈ Length & Width: 15 cm x 10 cm
- π·οΈ Category: Indoor Cactus / Flowering Succulent
βοΈ Sunlight (India) :π‘ Prefers bright, indirect light , π€οΈ Tolerates filtered sunlight through curtains , π
Ideal spot: Morning sunlight (before 10 a.m.) , β Avoid harsh afternoon direct sunlight to prevent sunburn
π§ Watering (India) : π³οΈ Water only when soil is fully dry (approx. every 10β15 days) , π§ 100β200 ml per session for mature plants , β οΈ Avoid overwatering β Cactus roots rot quickly in soggy soil
πͺ΄ Best Soil Mix : πͺ¨ 40% Garden SoilποΈ 25% Sand/Perlite (for quick drainage)π₯₯ 15% Coco PeatπΏ 10% Organic Compostπ§± 10% Crushed Brick or Gravel
π§ͺ Soil pH : 5.5β7.0
π‘οΈ Soil Temp : 18Β°Cβ30Β°C
π Perfect For : ποΈ Living Room Windowπ₯οΈ Office DeskπΌ Balcony Shelfπ’ Corporate ReceptionποΈ Bedroom Corner
π¬οΈ PLANT BENEFITS
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Oxygen Production : π Produces ~90β120 ml oxygen/day even at night (like Snake Plant, it performs CAM photosynthesis) π (Oxygen required per day for an average adult is approximately 360 liters)
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Air Purifier : π§ͺ Helps trap dust & absorbs minor toxins , π¬οΈ Improves indoor microclimate in a small area (6β10 sq. ft.)
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Low Maintenance : π Needs little water & care β perfect for travelers and beginners
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Aesthetic Appeal : πΌ Round cactus body with elegant white flowers , β¨ Decorative, minimal, and modern look
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Mood Uplifter:
π Blooms promote positivity, calmness & happiness
πΈ Surprise bloom cycles lift mood naturally
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Perfect Gift Option : π Compact size, exotic flowers, and low care = ideal gift for any occasion
βββ PARLO Rated: 8.46/10
π± How to Plant a Sapling
- πͺ΄ Use a pot with drainage holes
- π§± Add small stones or pebbles at bottom
- π§ͺ Fill with cactus-friendly soil mix
- π± Gently place sapling and press soil lightly
- βοΈ Keep in bright indirect light, water only when dry