Echinopsis is a large genus of cacti ranging from Mexico to deep into South America. The genus now includes Trichocereus, Lobivia, and Chamaecereus. They are very variable and range from small globular species to large branching columnars. Some even have thin trailing stems. Many offset freely while others are solitary. All are known for large trumpet shaped flowers in a profusion of colors. Some flower even when very small, the large long tubed flower dwarfing the plant and giving it an almost comical look.
    Echinopsis are easy to grow in any standard cacti mix as long as it drains well. Most can be watered generously in summer but as with most cacti, care should be taken in winter. They can be propagated from seeds, offsets or cuttings.

Echinopsis "Haku jo"	Echinopsis hybrid "Los Angeles"	Echinopsis chamaecereus	Echinopsis aurea
Echinopsis terscheckii "Argentine Saguaro"	Echinopsis subdenudata	Echinopsis hybrid "Rose Quartz"	Echinopsis leucantha
Echinopsis pachanoi "San Pedro Cactus"	Echinopsis tarijensis var. poco	Echinopsis hybrid "Barber Pole"	Echinopsis famatimensis crest
Echinopsis backebergii	Echinopsis hybrid "Blaze"	Echinopsis ancistrophora ssp. arachnacantha var. torrecillasensis	Echinopsis oxygona
Echinopsis Hybrid	Echinopsis Hybrid "Mirage"	Echinopsis Hybrid "Lochinvar"	Echinopsis maximiliana
Echinopsis spachiana
Trent, a fellow member of the Davesgarden.com Gardening Forums, has graciously consented to let me use his pictures on my Website. Thanks Trent! He has a special affinity for Echinopsis and grows them quite well. He's also a good photographer. Click the thumbnail below for a gallery of Trents' Echinopsis flowers.