Fouquieria fasciculata inventory-hero-discounted they can survive moderate winter

they can survive moderate winter temperatures as long as the soil is not wet

it is one of the ultimate drought-resistant plants

It likes full sun

making a striking contrast with the green foliage and thorny stems

Fouquieria fasciculata inventory-hero-discounted they can survive moderate winterIntroducing the Fouquieria fasciculata, which is a fascinating desert dwelling caudiciform bush. It is one of the most prized "ocotillo cactus" because of its dwarf size and large, fat, swollen base. It is one of the ocotillo plants that is most similar to a geophyte. Native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, this unique and endangered ocotillo tree is well known for its swollen caudex, which can grow up to 23 inches in diameter. From the caudex,