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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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    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 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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