Xerophyte

Throat

Greenish.

Tepals

Bright red, midrib may be slightly clearer.

Description

'Hot Lips' is one of the most popular and appreciated Echinopsis cultivars, it is the result of more than 20 years of devoted work by cacti enthusiast and hybridiser Bob Schick (ISI 98-10 Schick 1257-28).

Stigma

Green.

light orangish.

Flowers

Blooms are dark scarlet up to 10/11cm across with a subtle spicy fragrance.

Stamens

With dark red filaments and whitish/cream anthers.