Fouquieria, Ocotillo

Fouquieriashrevei

Genus
Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh)
Species
shrevei (SHREEV-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bostonia, California

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neutral
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Casas Adobes, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2018 | positive

Based on anecdotal evidence, this species seems to prefer the addition of gypsum to the soil mix. I included about 5% the last time I re-...Read More

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