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Alluaudia humbertii

Plant type

tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-18'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Alluaudia humbertii plant details

Alluaudia humbertii is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alluaudia humbertii

Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
Plant family: didiereaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alluaudia humbertii

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Choux Didiereaceae. Native to the southern coastal plain of Madagascar, forms a tree to 5m high, but can be cut back to ensure pachycaul habit when grown in pots, see Rowley's Didiereaceae.

Gardening facts about Alluaudia humbertii plant

How to Grow Alluaudia humbertii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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