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Basic Info
Echinocereus Triglochidiatus is also known as the ‘Claret Cup Cactus’. The succulent is native to desert areas in the American Southwest. When the plant matures you can expect the green stem to look beautiful while it grows erect and produces red flowers.
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Echinocereus Triglochidiatus ‘Claret Cup Cactus’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Claret Cup Cactus healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Echinocereus Triglochidiatus ‘Claret Cup Cactus’
This succulent type is a fun cactus to have in your garden if you are lucky enough to have a large enough space.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 40-65 cm (18-24″) tall
- Can die easily if overwatered see:
- How to Water Succulent PlantsDoes not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9 -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by seeds
Where to Plant
Echinocereus Triglochidiatus ‘Claret Cup Cactus’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a-11b which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Claret Cup Cactus in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Echinocereus Triglochidiatus ‘Claret Cup Cactus’
Claret Cup Cactus can be propagated by seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Echinocereus Triglochidiatus ‘Claret Cup Cactus’ Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
The Claret Cup Cactus is known to be native to the South-West in America.
