Tube Flower Cactus Plant Care
Echinopsis tubiflora (Pfeiff.) Zucc. ex A.Dietr.
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Echinopsis oxygona, also known as Eyries cactus, Easter lily cactus or sea-urchin cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to south Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Some species that have been described separately, including Echinopsis eyriesii and Echinopsis tubiflora, are now considered to be synonymous.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
50–90°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for Tube Flower Cactus?
Water Tube Flower Cactus every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–90°F (10–32°C) and 10–40% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Tube Flower Cactus?
Tube Flower Cactus (Echinopsis tubiflora) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Echinopsis genus. Tube Flower Cactus is native to south Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Tube Flower Cactus is also known as Echinopsis tubiflora.
Tube Flower Cactus displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Tube Flower Cactus produces large, colorful trumpet-shaped flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Tube Flower Cactus?
Echinopsis tubiflora requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Tube Flower Cactus Need?
Tube Flower Cactus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tube Flower Cactus Prefer?
Echinopsis tubiflora grows best at temperatures of 50–90°F. Tube Flower Cactus prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
50–90°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tube Flower Cactus?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Tube Flower Cactus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tube Flower Cactus?
Feed Tube Flower Cactus every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Tube Flower Cactus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Tube Flower Cactus?
Tube Flower Cactus can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to easter lily cactus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tube Flower Cactus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tube Flower Cactus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Tube Flower Cactus?
Tube Flower Cactus is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Tube Flower Cactus Need?
Tube Flower Cactus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Tube Flower Cactus is native to south Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. In cooler regions, grow Tube Flower Cactus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Tube Flower Cactus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Echinopsis genus — compare its care with other Echinopsis species on PlantoScan.
Echinopsis is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Tube Flower Cactus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Echinopsis Species
Other Echinopsis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Echinopsis tubiflora (Pfeiff.) Zucc. ex A.Dietr., family Cactaceae (first published in in Allg. Gartenzeitung 14: 306. 1846.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tube Flower Cactus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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