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Echinocereus triglochidiatus
D24-172 — Zone 6 to 9— southwest USA and northern Mexico
Claret-cup cactus! This claret-cup cactus was found growing in the mountains around Alpine, TX on rocky slopes amongst giant granite boulders. It grows in full-sun or in dry bright-shade beneath Quercus and Acacia. A mounding cactus producing numerous ovoid to cylindrical stems. The stems can have few or no spines or have numerous short, black or white spines. Orange-red flowers with white throats are produced below the stem tips and occur in late spring or early summer.
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Notes and observations about this plant
- protect from prolonged cold by Cactus Tom
- Sometimes it is not cold hardy after several days of under 32 degrees, best to try to cover it or protect from prolonged cold if possible. (Posted on 10/21/11)
- Loves full sun. by Phil Kline
- Grows well as perennial in southern Indiana (stays outdoors all year) on south-facing slope in well-drained soil; keep weeded to afford FULL sun. Beautiful flowers 2nd or 3rd season. (Posted on 7/6/10)