Fouquieria splendens (Ocotillo)


Botanical Information

FamilyFouquieriaceae
GenusFouquieria
Speciessplendens
CategoryTropicals
OriginSonoran desert of southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12
Temperature (°F)10
Height6 - 10 m
Spread4.5 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeFunnel-shaped.
LandscapeCan be used as a tall accent plant in a desert garden or as a screen.
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood and woody stem cuttings.
CultivationPrefers well-drained sandy or gravely soils and requires little watering.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatOpen, stony, well-drained desert slopes in the Sonoran desert of southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall white buds measuring 1.5 - 2 cm in length.
Leaf DescriptionSmall ovate leaves approximately 3 - 4 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionRed flowers that are 2.5 - 3 cm in length.
Colour DescriptionWoody brown stems with small sage green leaves. Seedlings have small white buds along its woody brown stems.
Texture DescriptionThin.

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