Echinocereus coccineus
The Echinocereus coccineus is indigenous to the United States (Texas). It is a barrel cactus with 5 - 8 spiraling, notched ribs. Spines are small and reddish in color. Flowers take on a beautiful shade of scarlet with a bold yellow center.
Synonyms:
Echinocereus aggregatus
Echinocereus coccineus subsp. coccineus
Echinocereus roemeri
Echinocereus krausei
Echinocereus kunzei
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.