Echinocereus, Claret Cup Cactus, Crimson Hedgehog, Mojave Mound, Strawberry Cactus 'White Sands Strain'

Echinocereustriglochidiatus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us)
Species
triglochidiatus (try-glo-ky-dee-AY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Hesperia, California

Pueblo, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho

La Luz, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Mesilla Park, New Mexico

Maumee, Ohio

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Orem, Utah

Santaquin, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

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Boise, ID | February 2014 | positive

The echinocereus triglochidiatus, White Sands, is exceptionally cold hardy here in the Boise Valley in zones 5 - 7. It is one of the lar...Read More

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