Alluaudia

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.

Alluaudia for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for 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 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