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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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 9'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • occasional
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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
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