Alluaudia comosa (Hairy Alluaudia)

Alluaudia comosa (Hairy Alluaudia) gray thorny plant with small round green leaves close up
Alluaudia comosa (Hairy Alluaudia) gray thorny branches covered in small green round leaves

Botanical name: Alluaudia comosa

Common name: Hairy Alluaudia

Family: Didiereaceae

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Alluaudia is a genus of six species of flowering plants endemic to Madagascar. Several of the species are grown as indoor ornamental plants in specialist succulent collections. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Suitable for growing in containers.

Similar plants: Alluaudia comosa (Hairy Alluaudia)


Alluaudia comosa (Hairy Alluaudia) plant with sharp gray thorns and small round green leaves
Alluaudia comosa (Hairy Alluaudia) plant showing dense branches covered in sharp gray thorns and leaves


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