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    Alluaudia ascendens

    Also Known As

    • Didierea ascendens

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15'-40'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Alluaudia ascendens plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alluaudia ascendens

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: didiereaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alluaudia ascendens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Madagascar tree form, grows straight and tall with few arms.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Alluaudia ascendens plant

    How to Grow Alluaudia ascendens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • 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 procera

    aka Madagascan Ocotillo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Alluaudia procera foliage by Kara Nursery
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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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