Fouquieria diguetii

Fouquieria diguetii with long tubular red flower clusters hanging from thorny woody branch close up.
Fouquieria diguetii cluster with many narrow red tubular flower segments hanging from woody branch tip.

Botanical name: Fouquieria diguetii

Family: Fouquieriaceae

Origin: Baja California Peninsula

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: 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 dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The small green leaves that line the branches are drought-deciduous, but will remain on the plant with supplemental irrigation. Bright red tubular flowers borne in clusters decorate the cane tips in the spring, attracting hummingbirds.

Similar plants: Fouquieria diguetii


Fouquieria diguetii orange flower close up on a branch reaching across the wooden structure background.
Fouquieria diguetii orange flower cluster suspended from a thin woody stem on a sunny day.
Fouquieria diguetii plant with orange flowers growing from spiny green branches near a white railing
Fouquieria diguetii with clusters of orange flowers growing along spiny stems near a white railing
Fouquieria diguetii branch with small oval green leaves and sharp thorns, close up photo
Fouquieria diguetii woody branch densely covered with small rounded green leaves and sharp thorns


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