Ocotillo (Fouquieria Splendens) is a perennial shrub in the Fouquieriaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Fouquieria splendens, commonly known as ocotillo, is a spiny shrub or small tree native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Ocotillo
Fouquieria Splendens
Fouquieria splendens, commonly known as ocotillo, is a spiny shrub or small tree native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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