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Echinopsis inermis 🌵
(Spineless Hedgehog Cactus / Smooth Easter Lily Cactus)
Cactus Echinopsis Inermis is a charming, nearly spineless cactus with a smooth, rounded body and beautiful large, fragrant white or pinkish blooms. It’s an easy-care cactus that thrives in bright light and dry conditions — perfect for beginners or collectors.

Here’s a complete care guide for Cactus Echinopsis Inermis 👇:
🌞 Light
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Needs: Bright light to full sun (at least 4–6 hours daily).
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Best spot: South- or west-facing window.
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Tip: Gradually acclimate to full sun to prevent stem burn if grown indoors.
🌡️ Temperature
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Ideal: 20–30°C during the day, 10–18°C at night.
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Tolerates: Down to 5°C briefly, but protect from frost.

💧 Watering
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Spring–Summer: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry (every 10–14 days).
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Autumn–Winter: Very little watering — once a month or less.
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Avoid: Overwatering or standing water (root rot risk).
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Tip: “Soak and dry” method works best.
🌵 Soil
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Needs: Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.
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Best mix: 50% cactus soil + 25% coarse sand + 25% perlite/pumice.
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Optional: Add a layer of gravel or small stones at the bottom of the pot.
🪴 Pot
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Use terracotta or clay pots with drainage holes.
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Repot every 2–3 years in spring when roots fill the pot or soil gets compact.
🌸 Fertilizer
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During the growing season (spring–summer): Use a balanced, diluted cactus fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.
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Stop feeding in winter.
🌼 Flowering
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Produces large, white, fragrant flowers that open at night or early morning and last about a day.
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Blooms best after a cool, dry winter rest and good sunlight.

⚠️ Common Issues Cactus Echinopsis Inermis
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Soft or rotting base | Overwatering | Let soil dry fully; remove damaged parts |
| Shriveling | Underwatering or cold | Lightly water and move to warmer area |
| No flowers | Insufficient light or no dormancy | Give full sun and reduce water in winter |
🌱 Propagation
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Offsets (pups):
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Remove small offsets once they’re ⅓ the size of the parent.
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Let callous 2–3 days.
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Plant in dry, sandy soil and water lightly after 5 days.
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Seeds: Possible but slow to grow.
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