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    Fouquieria splendens

    Also Known As

    • White-flowered Ocotillo

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 30'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Fouquieria splendens plant details

    Fouquieria splendens is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fouquieria splendens

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: fouquieriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fouquieria splendens

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From the Mojave and Colorado deserts; spiny stems Hardy to 0F in very fast draining soil.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Orange bloom, spring-fall.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Full sun. Outdoor. Orange flowers in clusters on the ends of the canes.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Fouquieria splendens plant

    How to Grow Fouquieria splendens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Fouquieria diguetii

    aka PALO ADAN

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria diguetii distinctive bark, foliage, spiky by Cactus Jungle
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    Fouquieria formosa

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Fouquieria formosa distinctive bark, foliage, form by Cactus Jungle
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    Fouquieria columnaris

    aka Idria columnaris, Boojum Tree, Cirio Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria columnaris form by Tomas Castelazo
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    Fouquieria fasciculata

    aka Cantua fasciculata

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria fasciculata foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Fouquieria campanulata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fouquieria campanulata by Cactus Jungle
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