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Madagascar Ocotillo

Alluaudia procera, Didiereaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CandelillaEuphorbia antisyphilitica
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Bottle Tree MoringaMoringa drouhardii
Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican Giant CardonPachycereus pringlei

Tall succulent plants competing for light and water in arid habitats

Uses

Functions

Living FenceErosion ControlWindbreakWater Conservation

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Madagascar Ocotillo grow in?

Madagascar Ocotillo grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Madagascar Ocotillo?

Good companions for Madagascar Ocotillo include Candelilla, Bottle Tree Moringa.

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