Setiechinopsis mirabilis is a very small cactus (usually) solitary. The plants are easily grown from seed and providing good cultural conditions they may begin to flower in their second year. The species grows on the edges of Salinas and in monte shrublands, often under shrubs in flat prairies up to the base of mountains.

Flowering
This cactus bloom lasts for only one night, but a number are produced in succession.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Water regularly from march to October, rot prone in winter, needs good drainage

Hardiness
This variety needs to be kept in a cool place during winter rest (can briefly tolerate temp. as low as -4°C)

Light
Indicated for full sun or half shade exposure

Propagation
They grow trivially easily from their freely produced seed and will bloom their second year. It is self-fertile, hundreds of seeds are produced in every dry fruit whether it has been pollinated or not.

Bloom Season	Summer
Botanical Name	Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Common Name	Flower of prayer
Common Name	Flower of prayer, Echinopsis mirabilis
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower Color	White
Genus	Setiechinopsis
Growth Habit	Solitary
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	10 11 (USDA)
Mature Size	Up to 6 in. tall
Mature Size	Up to 6 in. tall, 1 in. wide
Native Area	Argentina
Plant Type	Cactus
Propagation	By offsets
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	cactus potting soil
Special Features	Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Safe for humans
Toxicity	Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs	Low