Echinopsis
Detailed information on the genus Echinopsis, known for its large flowers and South American origin.
The genus Echinopsis comprises cacti native to South America, varying in form from globular to columnar, with prominent ribs. They are often known for their large, showy, night-blooming flowers. Many species are popular in cultivation.
Chocolate Cactus
Echinopsis 'Chocolate' should be treated as a horticultural cultivar or trade form, not as a formally accepted wild species name. On the product page, “Chocolate Cactus” is a clear buyer facing name. In the botanical dictionary, the display name can be Echinopsis 'Chocolate' , with an explicit note that it is a collector/cultivar name used around Echinopsis material rather than a settled species level taxon.
Echinopsis albispinosa
Echinopsis albispinosa is a striking, ribbed succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae, celebrated for its brilliant white spines and magnificent nocturnal blossoms . Native to the arid regions of Southern South America, this resilient species is a highly favored specimen among global succulent and cactus enthusiasts.
Echinopsis amoenissima
Echinopsis amoenissima is an attractive, collectable cactus species within the Cactaceae family, highly appreciated for its stunning floral displays. It represents the classic globose growth form of South American high altitude cacti .
Echinopsis ancistrophora
Echinopsis ancistrophora is an Echinopsis capable of developing a small to medium globose or short columnar body. A globose to short columnar body, rib and areole pattern, potentially hooked spines, flowers and reliable provenance should be evaluated together. Identification should not rely on a product label or one image; body form, ribs, areoles, spines, flowers and documented provenance should be evaluated together.
Echinopsis angelesiae
Echinopsis angelesiae (also classified under Trichocereus angelesiae ) is a perennial, succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family . It is characterized by its semi erect columnar stems, prominent spines, and beautiful nocturnal opening flowers.
Echinopsis apiculata
Echinopsis apiculata is a resilient and highly sought after member of the Cactaceae family. Known for its globose to cylindrical growth and spectacular nocturnal flowers, it is a favorite among succulent collectors and desert plant enthusiasts alike .
Echinopsis arachnacantha
Echinopsis arachnacantha is an Echinopsis capable of developing a small to medium globose or short columnar body. A small flattened globose body capable of clustering, fine spider like spination, rib pattern, areoles and flower structure should be evaluated together. Identification should not rely on a product label or one image; body form, ribs, areoles, spines, flowers and documented provenance should be evaluated together.
Echinopsis arboricola
Echinopsis arboricola is a fascinating and highly unusual epiphytic cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Unlike most of its terrestrial, desert dwelling relatives in the Echinopsis genus, this species adapted to grow on trees or rocky cliffs in tropical regions .
Echinopsis aurea
Echinopsis aurea is an Echinopsis capable of developing a small to medium globose or short columnar body. A globose to short columnar body, rib and areole pattern, spination, flowers and reliable provenance should be evaluated together. Identification should not rely on a product label or one image; body form, ribs, areoles, spines, flowers and documented provenance should be evaluated together.
Echinopsis ayopayana
Echinopsis ayopayana is a semi shrubby, succulent cactus native to the montane tropical valleys of Bolivia. Characterized by its clumping habit and pale green stems, it is highly valued by succulent enthusiasts for its resilience and beautiful, nocturnal white flowers.
Echinopsis backebergii
Echinopsis backebergii is a small, globose to shortly cylindrical cactus species within the Cactaceae family, highly appreciated for its showy carmine red to purplish pink flowers. It forms small clumps and functions as a succulent subshrub in its natural habitat, making it a favorite for container gardening .
Echinopsis berlingii
Echinopsis berlingii is a resilient and visually striking member of the Cactaceae family. Known for its symmetrical growth and spectacular nocturnal blooms, this species is highly valued by succulent enthusiasts and collectors worldwide . Its robust nature makes it highly adaptable to indoor cultivation.
Echinopsis breviflora
Echinopsis breviflora is a compact, attractive cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Recognized for its structural beauty and showy flowers, this succulent subshrub is highly valued by horticulturists and beginner gardeners for its resilience to drought and ease of cultivation [1].
Echinopsis bridgesii
Echinopsis bridgesii is a columnar, perennial cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae, native to the arid valleys of Bolivia. Growing as a succulent subshrub in its natural habitat, it is highly favored by indoor and outdoor collectors for its resilience and spectacular, fragrant nocturnal blooms .
Echinopsis bruchii
Echinopsis bruchii (syn. Lobivia bruchii or Soehrensia bruchii) is a cold hardy, slow growing, multi ribbed succulent cactus in the family Cactaceae, famous for its magnificent and large red orange flowers .
Echinopsis caineana
Echinopsis caineana is a succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae, native to the arid valleys of Bolivia. Highly sought after by collectors, it is celebrated for its spectacular magenta to pink flowers .
Echinopsis calochlora
Echinopsis calochlora is an Echinopsis capable of developing a small to medium globose or short columnar body. A flattened globose to short columnar body, rib and areole pattern, spination, flowers and reliable provenance should be evaluated together. Identification should not rely on a product label or one image; body form, ribs, areoles, spines, flowers and documented provenance should be evaluated together.
Echinopsis calorubra
Echinopsis calorubra is a spectacular succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family, highly praised for its large, intensely colored red orange blossoms and robust growth habit. It is a favored specimen among succulent collectors and desert gardening enthusiasts.
Echinopsis camarguensis
Echinopsis camarguensis is a perennial, succulent subshrub cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Known for its semi prostrate to erect growth habit, it forms dense clusters in its natural habitat and is highly prized by cactus enthusiasts for its spectacular, large white flowers.
Echinopsis candicans
Echinopsis candicans (formerly Trichocereus candicans), known as the Argentine Giant, is a striking succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Famous for its massive, fragrant white flowers and low scrambling, multi stemmed habit, it forms large colonies in its natural habitat. It is highly valued in xeriscaping and cactus collections for its nocturnal summer blooms and resilience .
Echinopsis cardenasiana
Echinopsis cardenasiana is a highly prized perennial succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae, famous for its magnificent, disproportionately large magenta to pink flowers that bloom in late spring . Its compact size makes it perfect for container culture.
Echinopsis caulescens
Echinopsis caulescens is a stem forming, columnar to subshrubby succulent cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its erect, ribbed stems and spectacular white nocturnal flowers, this species is a prized specimen among succulent enthusiasts and collectors . It is highly valued for both its architectural presence and its resilience in indoor cultivation.
Echinopsis chalaensis
Echinopsis chalaensis is a columnar, shrubby succulent perennial belonging to the family Cactaceae. Native to the coastal deserts of Peru, this resilient cactus is popular among collectors for its upright growth habit and spectacular, night blooming white flowers .
Echinopsis chamaecereus
Echinopsis chamaecereus is an Echinopsis that can form clumps of elongating finger like stems. Slender elongating finger like stems that form clumps, rib and areole pattern, short spines, flowers and provenance should be evaluated together. Identification should not rely on a product label or one image; body form, ribs, areoles, spines, flowers and documented provenance should be evaluated together.
