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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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    Echinocereus engelmannii

    aka Cereus engelmannii, Cereus munzii, Echinocereus engelmannii var. acicularis, Echinocereus engelmannii var. chrysocentrus, Echinocereus engelmannii var. purpureus, Echinocereus engelmannii var. variegatus, Echinocereus munzii, Hedgehog Cactus, Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 3"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echinocereus engelmannii foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Echinocereus pectinatus

    aka Cereus pectinatus, Echinocactus pectinatus, Echinocactus pectiniferus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. coahuila, Echinocereus pectinatus var. saltilloenis, Coahuila Lace Cactus, Comb Hedgehog

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-14"

    Width: 5"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echinocereus pectinatus foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

    aka Cereus huitcholensis, Echinocereus acifer subsp. huitcholensis, Echinocereus huitcholensis, Echinocereus polyacanthus subsp. huitcholensis, Giant Claret Cup, Mojave Mound Cactus, Salmon Flowered Hedgehog

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 1"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis flower by Stan Shebs
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    Echinocereus longisetus

    aka Cephalocereus delaetii, Echinocereus delaetii, Echinocereus longisetus ssp. delaetii, Echinocereus longisetus var. delaetii, Echinocereus nivosus longisetus, Viejitos

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 8"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Echinocereus longisetus flower by Charlie Llewellin
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    Echinocereus nivosus

    aka Echinocereus albatus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-5"

    Width: 1"-5"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Echinocereus nivosus foliage by Kara Nursery
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