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Fouquieria splendens - Wikipedia Fouquieria splendens, commonly known as ocotillo, [a] is a plant indigenous to the Mojave, Sonoran, Chihuahuan and Colorado deserts in the Southwestern United States (southern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), and northern Mexico (as far south as Hidalgo and Guerrero)
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 Small 2 inch leaves will grow from the stems when there is enough moisture
How to Grow and Care for Ocotillo in the Garden Ocotillo is the chief common name for F splendens though there are many names for this plant, including coachwhip, vine cactus, candlewood, and wolf’s candles The name “ocotillo” is derived from the Nahuátl word “ocotl,” which translates to “torch” in English
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 | 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
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
How to Grow Ocotillo (Beginners Care Guide) - Gardenisms With its towering slender canes and numerous orange red blossoms, this desert native is hardy to drought, pests, neglect, and more How’s that for easy? It’s one of those plants that you can just put in your garden and leave it alone It thrives on neglect
Ocotillo Care | Ocotillo Joe, LLC The ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is a drought-deciduous desert plant native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts Hearty and drought tolerant, with a unique architectural form, it is prized as a stunning accent and centerpiece plant in landscapes and xeriscapes across the southwest
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