Echinopsis aurea, also known as the Golden Easter Lily Cactus, is a little burst of sunshine in plant form. With its neat, round body and joyful golden-yellow blooms, it’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your windowsill or indoor plant display. Originally from Argentina, this cheerful cactus stays compact, making it perfect for smaller spaces or for adding a pop of colour to your cactus collection.
When it flowers, Echinopsis aurea really steals the show. Its big, bright, trumpet-shaped blooms can be larger than the cactus itself, opening during the day to reveal their glowing yellow petals and gentle scent. It loves a sunny spot – the brighter, the better – so place it somewhere it can soak up plenty of light. Like most cacti, it prefers to stay on the dry side, so water only when the soil is completely dry, and ease off in winter when it’s resting.
Plant it in a gritty, well-draining compost and give it a tiny drop of cactus feed now and then in the growing season to keep it happy. With just a bit of sunshine and care, your Golden Easter Lily Cactus will reward you every year with its dazzling display – a little desert treasure that lights up any home.
