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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
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, dramatic, exotic, 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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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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
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Flower Season
- summer
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-20'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 10'-18'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Didierea ascendens
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 15'-40'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 2'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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