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    Also Known As

    • Echinocereus triglochidiatus arizonicus
    • Mexican Claret Cup

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 16"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Echinocereus coccineus plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus coccineus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 IN - 24 IN - wide, 0 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus coccineus

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Near Orange to Crimson.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Echinocereus coccineus plant

    How to Grow Echinocereus coccineus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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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 triglochidiatus

    aka 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

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Echinocereus triglochidiatus 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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