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    Alluaudia comosa

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-15'
    • W: 2'-20'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Alluaudia comosa plant details

    Alluaudia comosa is a deciduous cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alluaudia comosa

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: didiereaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 20 FT - wide, 2 FT - 15 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alluaudia comosa

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grows to 3m high with dense spines and oblong deciduous leaves. Drake SW Madagascar. Grows to 3m high with dense spines and oblong deciduous leaves. See p. 72 of Rauh's Succulent plants of Madagascar for photos and description.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Alluaudia comosa plant

    How to Grow Alluaudia comosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Alluaudia dumosa

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia dumosa form by Montréalais
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    Alluaudia humbertii

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-18'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia humbertii foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Alluaudia procera

    aka Madagascan Ocotillo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia procera foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Alluaudia ascendens

    aka Didierea ascendens

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 15'-40'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia ascendens foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Alluaudia montagnacii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 2'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia montagnacii foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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