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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, 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 plant with orange flowers growing from spiny green branches near a white railing
Fouquieria diguetii branch with small oval green leaves and sharp thorns, close up photo


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