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    Echinocereus triglochidiatus

    Also Known As

    • Cereus gonacanthus
    • Echinocereus paucispinus var. triglochidiatus
    • Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. gonacanthus
    • Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. inermis
    • Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. mojavensis
    • Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. paucispinus
    • Echinocereus triglochidiatus x
    • Claret-Cup Hedgehog
    • Claretcup Hedgehog
    • Crimson Hedgehog
    • Curve-Spined Claret Cup
    • King's Crown Cactus
    • Kingcup Cactus
    • Mojave Hedgehog
    • Mojave Kingcup Cactus
    • Mojave Mound Cactus
    • Mound Cactus
    • Mound Hedgehog Cactus
    • Spineless Hedgehog
    • Strawberry Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Echinocereus triglochidiatus plant details

    Echinocereus triglochidiatus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus triglochidiatus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: highly variable

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus triglochidiatus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and rocky

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun, afternoon Shade. Outdoor. The Scarlet Flowers are diurnal, remaining open for 2 or 3 days.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    A widespread cactus -- with too many synonyms and common names to list -- inhabiting varied habitats in the western and southwestern states and in Mexico. Cultivated for its cup-shaped, orange to dark red flowers that appear on mature plants in late spring / early summer, inviting all hummingbirds to a feat. Upright, to 12-18" tall x 18-24" wide, the dense, cylindrical branches well decorated with long, white-gray spines. Blooms best with full sun. Enjoys summer water; dislikes winter wet, requiring good drainage and/or protection from winter rains. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Echinocereus triglochidiatus plant

    How to Grow Echinocereus triglochidiatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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