Echinobivia ‘Rainbow Bursts’ is a flowering cactus with round green stems and lots of small spines. It has spectacular trumpet shaped flowers which bloom in shades of pink, orange, red and yellow hence the name rainbow burst. As it matures, it produces little offsets around its base, creating a beautiful cluster of rainbow bursts! Each individual cactus usually keeps its own bloom color, so yours is a surprise until it flowers!

Care at a Glance

Origin: A cultivated hybrid of Echinopsis and Lobivia, two cactus groups native to South America.

Flowers: Produces large, colorful floweres in spring and summer with flower colors varying by plant.

Light: Prefers 6–8 hours of bright light or direct sun, protect from intense afternoon heat.

Water: Water deeply once the soil is completely dry, reduce your watering during colder winter months.

Soil: Thrives in a very gritty, fast-draining cactus mix with lots of pumice or perlite.

Temperature: Prefers 55–85°F and should be protected when temperatures go 40°F or below.

Growth Habit: A slow-growing, round cactus that grows offsets, forming clusters.

Pet Safety: Specific toxicity information is not consistent so keep away from pets and children, especially due to its sharp spines.