Echinocereus triglochidiatus

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Claret Cup, Hedgehog Cactus

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Andrea Baker SNWA

 

Description

A 1' to 3' cluster of green spiney pickels, this cactus can be found on hillsides amoung low growing vegetation. Outstanding orange to orange-red waxy flowers appear during early spring. Native to both the Sonoran and Mojave deserts.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.