Ocotillos look desiccated on the outside, but they are semi- succulent; it is more closely related to the tea plant and blueberries than to cactuses. It regenerates leaves after rainfall. They can be planted …

Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) are one of easiest plants to identify in the desert. They are a large shrub with long cane-like unbranched spiny stems that grow from a short trunk.

Ocotillo means “little torch” in Spanish. Plants bloom once in the spring from March through June depending on latitude then sporadically in response to rainfall during the summer.

Jul 5, 2021 · The ocotillo plant (Fouquieria splendens) is a desert shrub that produces a spectacle of bright, pink flowers on whip-like canes. It is often called the ocotillo cactus, but it is not truly a cactus, …

Ocotillo is a unique and visually striking plant prized for its long, spindly, cane-like stems that rise from a central base. It creates a distinct, almost sculptural appearance in the landscape. It is not a true …

Ocotillo, flowering spiny shrub (family Fouquieriaceae) characteristic of rocky deserts from western Texas to southern California and southward into Mexico. The branches bear small drought …

Ocotillo is a stunning specimen plant that’s uniquely suited to survive harsh desert conditions. It’s a beautiful hummingbird magnet when in bloom, but its attractiveness changes with the weather.

Jun 3, 2025 · Ocotillos are experts in adaptation. With a shallow but widespread root system, they soak up as much moisture as possible during infrequent rains. Their stems are coated in a waxy surface …

Mar 18, 2023 · Ocotillos are extremely drought tolerant and an excel-lent accent plant for residential and commercial landscapes. Ocotillo’s native range includes the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts from …

Ocotillo is a curious-looking and unique desert plant of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Common names include Ocotillo, Coachwhip, Jacob's staff, and Vine Cactus, although it is …