Alluaudia procera
Madagascar Ocotillo
ORIGIN
Southern Madagascar
WATER
Water when soil is almost completely dry during warm active growth. Keep much drier in winter, especially if leafless or in cool conditions. Must have excellent drainage.
OUTDOORS
Full sun to bright sun. Best in a warm, dry, protected position with free-draining soil.
INDOORS
Yes, very bright light only. Best near a sunny window or in a greenhouse-style position.
FROST TOLERANT
Low tolerance. Protect from frost, cold wind, and prolonged wet winter conditions.
GROWTH RATE
Slow to moderate in warm conditions. Forms tall upright spiny stems with small rounded leaves, eventually becoming a branching architectural shrub or tree.
FLOWERS
Small pale yellow to greenish-white flowers may appear on mature plants, though flowering is uncommon in cultivation.
PETS & CHILDREN
Position with caution, away from foot traffic. Stems are spiny and can injure children or pets.
Alluaudia procera
Madagascar Ocotillo
ORIGIN
Southern Madagascar
WATER
Water when soil is almost completely dry during warm active growth. Keep much drier in winter, especially if leafless or in cool conditions. Must have excellent drainage.
OUTDOORS
Full sun to bright sun. Best in a warm, dry, protected position with free-draining soil.
INDOORS
Yes, very bright light only. Best near a sunny window or in a greenhouse-style position.
FROST TOLERANT
Low tolerance. Protect from frost, cold wind, and prolonged wet winter conditions.
GROWTH RATE
Slow to moderate in warm conditions. Forms tall upright spiny stems with small rounded leaves, eventually becoming a branching architectural shrub or tree.
FLOWERS
Small pale yellow to greenish-white flowers may appear on mature plants, though flowering is uncommon in cultivation.
PETS & CHILDREN
Position with caution, away from foot traffic. Stems are spiny and can injure children or pets.
