Fouquieria splendens
OCOTILLO, VINE CACTUS
Fouquieriaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: semi-deciduous tree or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
10m
Plant habit
 
2m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Apple Box

Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 18m W: 15m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Find out more
saving water

Fast Facts

saving water
Blanket garden beds with mulch between 5-7.5cm deep to retain moisture, insulate roots from temperature fluctuations and suppress weeds.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Fouquieria splendens
OCOTILLO, VINE CACTUS
Fouquieriaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
10m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Bark & Stems: thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: barrier, pot, large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






Advert