Fouquieria, Ocotillo
Fouquieriashrevei

Family: Fouquieriaceae Genus: Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh)
Species: shrevei (SHREEV-ee-eye)

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Orange/Apricot

Height

Unknown

Spacing

Unknown

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed