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.

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.