Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Claret Cup Cactus
Scientific Name
Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Plant Type
Accent/Succulents
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Native to Utah
Blooms
Spring
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Rate
Slow
Average Landscape Size
1' x 4'
Care Information
The gorgeous orange blooms of this native cactus herald the arrival of the spring bloom season. The flowers last 3-4 weeks, but are well worth the 11 month wait.