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    Fouquieria purpusii

    Also Known As

    • Candlewood
    • Ocotillo

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Fouquieria purpusii plant details

    Fouquieria purpusii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fouquieria purpusii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: fouquieriaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fouquieria purpusii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From Oaxaca, Mexico. Caudiciform, upright to 12ft. Hardy to 25F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Fouquieria purpusii plant

    How to Grow Fouquieria purpusii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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    Fouquieria diguetii

    aka PALO ADAN

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria diguetii distinctive bark, foliage, spiky by Cactus Jungle
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    Fouquieria formosa

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Fouquieria formosa distinctive bark, foliage, form by Cactus Jungle
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    Fouquieria columnaris

    aka Idria columnaris, Boojum Tree, Cirio Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria columnaris form by Tomas Castelazo
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    Fouquieria fasciculata

    aka Cantua fasciculata

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria fasciculata foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Fouquieria splendens

    aka White-flowered Ocotillo

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria splendens form by Leaflet
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