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Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens, Fouquieriaceae

Zones
8–11
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Foothill Palo VerdeCercidium microphyllum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum

Ocotillo's extensive shallow root system competes strongly with pepper plants for limited water

Common Questions

What zones does Ocotillo grow in?

Ocotillo grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Ocotillo?

Good companions for Ocotillo include Foothill Palo Verde.

Design guilds with Ocotillo and see companion relationships visually.

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