Scarlet Hedgehog
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus – A Fiery Desert GemIgnite your collection with the Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus), a vibrant standout that’s as tough as it is beautiful. This clumping cactus grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide, forming mounds of cylindrical stems covered in short, stiff spines. Come spring, it erupts in a blaze of scarlet-red blooms—large, cup-shaped flowers that scream desert chic. A cold-hardy native of the Southwest, it’s a low-maintenance showstopper for any cactus lover.
Care Snapshot:
• Sun: Full sun is its fuel—6+ hours daily brings out the best blooms and richest green. Partial shade works, but it won’t glow as bright.
• Water: Drought champ—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer, letting soil dry out fully between. In winter, ease off to a trickle or none at all.
• Soil: Demands gritty, fast-draining soil—cactus mix or sandy gravel keeps it thriving and rot-free.
Perfect for rock gardens, sunny borders, or bold containers, this fiery cactus shines in USDA zones 5-10, shrugging off dry chills to -20°F (-29°C) if kept dry. Bees and hummingbirds adore its nectar-packed flowers, but deer steer clear. Non-toxic to touch, though spines mean business—keep pets from wrestling with it.
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus – A Fiery Desert GemIgnite your collection with the Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus), a vibrant standout that’s as tough as it is beautiful. This clumping cactus grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide, forming mounds of cylindrical stems covered in short, stiff spines. Come spring, it erupts in a blaze of scarlet-red blooms—large, cup-shaped flowers that scream desert chic. A cold-hardy native of the Southwest, it’s a low-maintenance showstopper for any cactus lover.
Care Snapshot:
• Sun: Full sun is its fuel—6+ hours daily brings out the best blooms and richest green. Partial shade works, but it won’t glow as bright.
• Water: Drought champ—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer, letting soil dry out fully between. In winter, ease off to a trickle or none at all.
• Soil: Demands gritty, fast-draining soil—cactus mix or sandy gravel keeps it thriving and rot-free.
Perfect for rock gardens, sunny borders, or bold containers, this fiery cactus shines in USDA zones 5-10, shrugging off dry chills to -20°F (-29°C) if kept dry. Bees and hummingbirds adore its nectar-packed flowers, but deer steer clear. Non-toxic to touch, though spines mean business—keep pets from wrestling with it.
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus – A Fiery Desert GemIgnite your collection with the Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus), a vibrant standout that’s as tough as it is beautiful. This clumping cactus grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide, forming mounds of cylindrical stems covered in short, stiff spines. Come spring, it erupts in a blaze of scarlet-red blooms—large, cup-shaped flowers that scream desert chic. A cold-hardy native of the Southwest, it’s a low-maintenance showstopper for any cactus lover.
Care Snapshot:
• Sun: Full sun is its fuel—6+ hours daily brings out the best blooms and richest green. Partial shade works, but it won’t glow as bright.
• Water: Drought champ—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer, letting soil dry out fully between. In winter, ease off to a trickle or none at all.
• Soil: Demands gritty, fast-draining soil—cactus mix or sandy gravel keeps it thriving and rot-free.
Perfect for rock gardens, sunny borders, or bold containers, this fiery cactus shines in USDA zones 5-10, shrugging off dry chills to -20°F (-29°C) if kept dry. Bees and hummingbirds adore its nectar-packed flowers, but deer steer clear. Non-toxic to touch, though spines mean business—keep pets from wrestling with it.