Alluaudia comosa grow and care – shrub succulent of the genus Alluaudia also known as Comosa alluaudia, Alluaudia comosa 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.
Flower color white, small flowers grow in inflorescence in umbel or ball.
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, spines
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
What is the size of a Alluaudia comosa shrub?
1-4 m 3-12ft.
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
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
White flowers, small flowers grow in inflorescence in umbel or ball.
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