Fouquieria splendens - Wikipedia
Fouquieria splendens (commonly known as ocotillo / ɒkəˈtiːjoʊ / (Latin American Spanish: [okoˈtiʝo]), but also referred to as buggywhip, coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) is a plant indigenous to the Mojave Desert, Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Colorado Desert in the Southwestern...
Growing Ocotillo - How To Care For The Ocotillo Plant - Gardening Know How
2021年7月5日 · 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
2023年1月7日 · Need a pollinator-friendly desert plant that thrives with little to no water, making it ideal for xeriscaping? Learn how to grow ocotillo on Gardener’s Path.
How To Grow & Care For the Ocotillo Plant
2023年8月15日 · The Ocotillo plant, known for its slender, spiny branches that shoot upward, is a distinctive and captivating presence in arid landscapes. Often mistaken for a cactus, Ocotillo is actually a desert shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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: 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.
How to Grow Ocotillo (Beginner's Care Guide) - Gardenisms
2023年1月16日 · Ocotillo, also known as Fouquieria splendens, is a southwest plant that can be found in Mexico and the southern US. This plant is known for its bright orange trumpet flowers with tall cane stalks. It requires VERY little maintenance, so it’s perfect for beginners or those that don’t want to spend too much time in the garden.
Ocotillo - US Forest Service
What are those plants on desert hillsides that look like bunches of spiny crooked dead sticks? They are ocotillos (pronounced oh-koh-TEE-yohs), one of the most curious and unique plants of the southwestern United States.
Ocotillos (Fouquieria splendens) are among the most exotic and lovely of the plants from the western Sonoran Desert and Baja California, with snaky cactus-like limbs (whips) and blazing scarlet flowers. Each spring, and after summer rains, the whips suddenly sprout small green leaves along their whole length.
Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens): Characteristics, Cultivation ...
2024年6月13日 · Ocotillo cacti (Fouquieria splendens) is a flowering spiny shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly found in the Sonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan and Colorado deserts.