Fouquieria fasciculata

Fouquieria fasciculataIntroducing 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,

Its vibrant green hue is simply stunning

Rainbow Bursts is named for the display of colorful flowers

but they do best with at least a little water all year

when growth slows down

creating a sculptural look

You can feed the plant with a succulent fertilizer to improve the coloring of the flowers

Watering needs

Water more sparingly in winter according to temperatures

This trailing plant thrives in average room temperatures between 64°F and 72°F and appreciates moderate humidity levels

making it a visually appealing addition to gardens or indoor spaces

the variegated Hoya kerrii produces clusters of small

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