Echinopsis subdenudata var. compacta
Echinopsis subdenudata var. compacta – Domino Cactus (Compact Form)
The Echinopsis subdenudata var. compacta — affectionately known as the Domino Cactus — is a collector's gem that punches well above its weight. This compact variety stays smaller and tighter than the standard species, forming a neat, globose to short-cylindrical body with distinctive woolly areoles dotted across its ribs like a row of white pompoms — hence the common name.
But the real showstopper comes at night: Echinopsis subdenudata produces enormous, pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers with a heavenly fragrance that bloom after dark and last only a single night. It's one of nature's most dramatic performances, and this compact form makes it perfectly suited to windowsills, balconies, and small collections.
- Genus: Echinopsis
- Species: subdenudata
- Variety: compacta
- Common name: Domino Cactus (Compact Form)
- Origin: Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina
- Body: Globose to short-cylindrical; stays compact
- Spines: Short, few; prominent white woolly areoles
- Flowers: Large, pure white, night-blooming, highly fragrant
- Light: Full sun to bright indirect light
- Watering: Drought tolerant; water sparingly in winter
- Soil: Well-draining cactus mix
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Each plant is healthy, well-rooted, and carefully packed for safe delivery across Australia.