Latin Name: Echinocereus triglochidiatus Trade Name: claret-cup cactus Priced Each: $5.00 (3-inch) Estimate Delivery: November 26. 2008 size="1">0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

Echinocereus triglochidiatus can be found growing over quite a large area. Nevada, Utah, southwest Colorado, southern California, northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, West Texas and northwest Mexico. The plant goes by several common names which include Hedgehog, Claret Cup, and Strawberry Cactus.

This variety of cactus is surprisingly resistant to cold - (some Echinocereus tolerate sub-zero temperature). Water regularly with intense dry heat of Summer. Little or now water is necessary during Winter months. E triglochidiatus can tolerate full-sun exposure.

Over time, your Echinocereus triglochidiatus will mature to a mound of short branching columns (each about 10-inches tall). Attractive in the landscape, the scarlet goblet-shaped flowers persist for days.

echino = Greek for 'hedgehog'
cereus = Latin for 'large candle'
There are about 100 species of Echinocereus.

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USDA Plant Hardiness: 7a to 10a
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