Fouquieria splendens - Wikipedia Ocotillos look desiccated on the outside, but they are semi- succulent; it is more closely related to the tea plant and blueberries than to cactuses It regenerates leaves after rainfall They can be planted as garden ornamentals The name ocotillo comes from the Nahuatl word ocotl meaning "torch" [5]
Ocotillo Fact Sheet - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) are one of easiest plants to identify in the desert They are a large shrub with long cane-like unbranched spiny stems that grow from a short trunk
How To Care For The Ocotillo Plant - Gardening Know How The ocotillo plant (Fouquieria splendens) is a desert shrub that produces a spectacle of bright, pink flowers on whip-like canes It is often called the ocotillo cactus, but it is not truly a cactus, although it grows in similar conditions The plant is native to the Sonoron and Chihuahuan deserts
How to Grow and Care for Ocotillo in the Garden - Gardeners Path Ocotillo prefers a hot and dry climate with exposure to full sun, like that of Zones 8 to 11, and thrives in well-drained soils These plants can tolerate temperatures down to about 10°F and they require little to no water once established, making them an ideal species for drought-tolerant gardens
Ocotillo - US Forest Service Ocotillo means “little torch” in Spanish Plants bloom once in the spring from March through June depending on latitude then sporadically in response to rainfall during the summer Hummingbirds pollinate the flowers
Ocotillo: Unveiling the Beauty of a Desert Gem - Gardenia Ocotillo is a unique and visually striking plant prized for its long, spindly, cane-like stems that rise from a central base It creates a distinct, almost sculptural appearance in the landscape It is not a true cactus but belongs to its own unique family, Fouquieriaceae
Ocotillo: Unique Desert Survivor | Southwest Gardener Ocotillo is a stunning specimen plant that’s uniquely suited to survive harsh desert conditions It’s a beautiful hummingbird magnet when in bloom, but its attractiveness changes with the weather
Ocotillo - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Ocotillos are extremely drought-tolerant; they can survive on just 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain per year In fact, they can't tolerate much water! These spikey, spreading plants grow best in open, sunny locations in desert gardens Sharp, spiny ocotillo branches make effective fences
Ocotillo - Desert Trees | Moon Valley Nurseries The Ocotillo is a unique desert plant that derives its shape from several green-leafed stems that emerge from a common base, giving it a distinctly different look in any landscape It is used in landscape design as both a focal point and an accent plant
Ocotillo | Description, Distribution, Facts | Britannica Ocotillo, flowering spiny shrub (family Fouquieriaceae) characteristic of rocky deserts from western Texas to southern California and southward into Mexico The branches bear small drought-deciduous leaves, which fall soon after the end of the winter rainy season