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Didierea madagascariensis

Also Known As

  • Octopus Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 3'-20'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Didierea madagascariensis plant details

Didierea madagascariensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Didierea madagascariensis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: didiereaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 20 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Didierea madagascariensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Didierea madagascariensis plant

How to Grow Didierea madagascariensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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