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Didierea trollii
Also Known As
- Octopus Tree
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 9'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Didierea trollii plant details
Didierea trollii is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Didierea trollii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: didiereaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 9 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Didierea trollii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Cap. & Raugh. One of two species in the genus. "The cactus of the old world." Grows prostrate for many years before growing erect to 3m high. SW coastal plain Nr. Ifotaka, Madagascar.
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Gardening facts about Didierea trollii plant
How to Grow Didierea trollii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-10'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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