Ocotillo.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Succulent shrub

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 14 bis 30 Tage

Endgröße

20 feet

Wachstum

Langsam

Winterhärte

USDA 7 bis 10

Blütezeit

Spring to early summer

Pflege

Plant this in very well draining soil and keep it in a spot with intense sun. Watch for shriveled stems as a sign it needs a deep soak, but be careful not to overwater during its dormant phase. It is perfectly adapted to harsh, dry conditions.

Gießen

Water deeply only during the active growing season when the soil is completely dry.

Düngen

Use a low nitrogen, cactus specific fertilizer sparingly during the spring.

Schneiden

Only remove dead or damaged stems during the late winter before new growth begins.

Umtopfen

Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its container, using a heavy pot to prevent tipping.

Boden

Sandy or rocky, fast draining

Boden-pH

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatur

-10 bis 45°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

10 bis 40%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, can live for over 100 years.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Hoch

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is not known to be toxic, but its sharp spines pose a significant physical injury risk.

Kinder

Keep children away from the plant due to the extremely sharp and rigid spines that can cause serious injury.

Kontaktallergene

The sharp, woody spines can cause deep puncture wounds and skin irritation.

Allergene in der Luft

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Essbarkeit

The plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Long, slender, spiny gray stems
• Small, oval green leaves after rain
• Bright red, tubular terminal flower clusters
• Distinctive candelabra growth habit

Höhe

2 bis 6m

Breite

1 bis 3m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

red, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

brown, Late summer

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains too wet for too long.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, early autumn

Überwinterung

Keep the plant dry during winter months to prevent rot. Ensure it is protected from extreme, prolonged freezing temperatures.

Im Kübel

It can be grown in a large, heavy pot with excellent drainage, but it prefers being in the ground.

Group with other desert natives that require minimal irrigation to prevent accidental overwatering.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Creosote bush — They share the same arid habitat requirements.
• Encelia farinosa — It provides a nice color contrast and thrives in similar conditions.

Ähnliche Arten

• Boojum-Baum — It is a related species with a unique, tall, columnar growth habit.

Botanisches

Familie

Fouquieriaceae

Gattung

Fouquieria

Ordnung

Ericales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts of the Southwestern United States and Mexico.

Artenschutz

It is not currently endangered, but wild collection is strictly regulated in many areas.

It survives by rapidly producing leaves after rainfall and shedding them quickly during drought.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Kolibris, Bienen

Verwendung

ornamental desert landscaping, xeriscaping, wildlife gardens

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need a lot of water?

No, it thrives on very little water and requires excellent drainage.

Why does my plant have no leaves?

It is likely dormant and will grow leaves quickly after a good rain.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus honors Pierre Fouquier, a French physician, while the species name splendens refers to its brilliant red flowers.

Gut zu wissen

• It is often called the Ocotillo, which is a Spanish diminutive of the word for pine.
• The stems can remain dormant and leafless for long periods until rain arrives.
• It is a master of water conservation in harsh desert environments.

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