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    Didierea trollii

    Also Known As

    • Octopus Tree

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 9'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    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.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    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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    Didierea madagascariensis

    aka Octopus Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-20'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Didierea madagascariensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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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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