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    • Photo of Alluaudia montagnacii foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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    Alluaudia montagnacii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 2'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Alluaudia montagnacii plant details

    Alluaudia montagnacii is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. 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 montagnacii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: didiereaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alluaudia montagnacii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    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

    A tall growing shrub from the spiny forest of Madagascar. Grows into a large shrub with a thick, tree like trunk. Little succulent leaves between spines are almost black in full sun. Beautiful plant, very slow growing.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Alluaudia montagnacii plant

    How to Grow Alluaudia montagnacii

    • 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

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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