Alluaudia growing shrub succulent of the genus Alluaudia also known as Madagascar ocotillo, Alluaudia perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant and drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-12a.
Leaves color green in round shape next to each leaves there is spines.
Alluaudia spiny plant flowers
Flower color yellow or green, small flowers grow in inflorescence in umbel or ball.
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How to grow Alluaudia growing and care:
Drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Toxic
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
When the is rotten part need to cut one cm bellow the infected area
Size of the plant?
1-10 m, 3-30 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
Yellow or green flowers, small flowers grow in inflorescence in umbel or ball.
Scientific name:
Alluaudia