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    Alluaudia procera

    Also Known As

    • Madagascan Ocotillo

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Alluaudia procera plant details

    Alluaudia procera is a deciduous cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 procera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: didiereaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, exotic, showy, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alluaudia procera

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native plants can be 25' tall. Full Sun, Afternoon Shade. Yellowish white in crowded clusters, Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Drake Native to the S. coast strip of Madagascar from Tulear to Amboasary where it forms forests in which Lemurs play. Fast, can be used for grafting stock for Dideria.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Alluaudia procera plant

    How to Grow Alluaudia procera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Alluaudia comosa

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-15'

    Width: 2'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia comosa foliage by Ryan Somma
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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 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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