Fouquieria splendens (Ocotillo) - Image 5

Botanical name: Fouquieria splendens

Common names: Ocotillo, Candlewood, Coachwhip, Candlewood, Slimwood, Desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, Vine cactus

Family: Fouquieriaceae

Origin: Southwestern USA

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Fouquieria splendens (Ocotillo) red flower on tall thorny branches reaching toward clear blue sky
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