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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryThorny or spinyDeciduous plant

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


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