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Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus

Echinocereus Triglochidiatus

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Overview

Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, thrives in arid environments. This cactus forms clumps reaching 6-18 inches in height and up to 2 feet wide. Its vibrant red, cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring, offering a striking contrast against the green cylindrical stems festooned with white spines. Requires full sun, excellent drainage, and minimal water, making it perfect for low-maintenance, water-efficient landscapes. Hardy to 0°F.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Arid
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, thrives in arid

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — commonly referred to as the Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus; orange flowers in the, image 55
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — water-efficient landscapes; the flowers are a nectar source for hummingbirds, image 54
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — making it perfect for low-maintenance; adds a touch of desert beauty to any, image 53
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — offering a striking contrast against the green cylindrical stems festooned with, image 52
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring; it prefers well-draining soil, image 51
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — This cactus forms clumps reaching 6-18 inches in height and up to 2 feet wide; the, image 50
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — cactus / succulent for full; serving both aesthetic and ecological functions
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — with individual stems that can grow up to 6 inches in diameter and exceed 1 foot in, image 60
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — adds a touch of desert beauty to any landscape design; making it perfect for, image 56
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — This cacti species prides itself on its hardiness; with individual stems that can, image 57
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — capable of thriving in USDA zones 5 through 11 and can handle temperatures down to, image 58
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — ideally grown in full sun to partial shade to optimize blooming; cactus / succulent, image 62
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — exhibiting striking tubular flowers that range in color from scarlet to orange-red, image 61
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — The cactus features a mound-forming habit; this cactus forms clumps reaching 6-18, image 59
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — The flowers are a nectar source for hummingbirds; water-efficient landscapes, image 63
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — offering a striking contrast against the green cylindrical stems festooned with, image 76
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — thus incorporating a dynamic ecosystem interaction into your landscape; exhibiting, image 64
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Additionally, this cactus is drought-tolerant, a substantial benefit for water-wise, image 65
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — It prefers well-draining soil; cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring, image 66
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — incorporating the Echinocereus triglochidiatus offers a low-maintenance; capable of, image 67
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — resilient plant selection that provides seasonal color and architectural interest, image 68
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — serving both aesthetic and ecological functions; cactus / succulent for full, image 69
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — orange flowers in the garden; commonly referred to as the Claret Cup or Strawberry, image 70
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — cactus / succulent with orange blooms; ideally grown in full sun to partial shade to, image 71

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