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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 9–10Type Cactus, SucculentClimate Arid

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, image 97

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Cactus, Succulent
Family: Cactaceae
Climate: Arid

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Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — It prefers well-draining soil

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — This cacti species prides itself on its hardiness

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) — making it perfect for low-maintenance; adds a touch of desert beauty to any, image 77

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Additionally, this cactus is drought-tolerant, a substantial benefit for water-wise gardens

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — The cactus features a mound-forming habit

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — water-efficient landscapes; the flowers are a nectar source for hummingbirds, image 78

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — It prefers well-draining soil; cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring, image 90

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — cactus / succulent for full; serving both aesthetic and ecological functions

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — incorporating the Echinocereus triglochidiatus offers a low-maintenance; capable of, image 115

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — exhibiting striking tubular flowers that range in color from scarlet to orange-red

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — orange flowers in the garden; commonly referred to as the Claret Cup or Strawberry, image 94

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) — The cactus features a mound-forming habit; this cactus forms clumps reaching 6-18, image 83

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — cactus / succulent with orange blooms; ideally grown in full sun to partial shade to, image 95

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) — cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — ideally grown in full sun to partial shade to optimize blooming; cactus / succulent, image 110

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — orange flowers in the garden

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) — cup-shaped flowers bloom in spring; it prefers well-draining soil, image 99

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — making it perfect for low-maintenance; adds a touch of desert beauty to any landscape design

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, thrives in arid

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — cactus / succulent with orange blooms; ideally grown in full sun to partial shade to optimize

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