Consulta Plantas

Care of the succulent plant Alluaudia procera or Madagascar ocotillo

The genus Alluaudia, family Didiereaceae, comprises 6 species of succulent plants endemic to the island of Madagascar. Some species are: Alluaudia procera, Alluaudia ascendens, Alluaudia comosa.

Common name: Madagascar ocotillo. Didierea procera. Scientific synonym: Didierea procera. This species is native to southern Madagascar.

Alluaudia procera is a deciduous succulent plant with a shrubby or tree-like appearance that reaches 18 meters (59 feet) in height. The erect, sparsely branched stems are gray and have numerous gray thorns. The small, fleshy, rounded leaves are light green and arranged along the stems. It produces panicles 30 cm (11.81") in diameter with yellowish or white flowers. It does not usually bloom in gardens.

Madagascar ocotillo is used as a single specimen, in small groups, in rockeries, and in cactus and succulent gardens.

Alluaudia procera requires full sun exposure and a warm, dry climate. It is not frost-tolerant.

Didierea procera grows in any soil with excellent drainage, whether sandy, stony, or poor.

Water moderately in spring and summer, waiting until the substrate has completely dried. Reduce watering in autumn and water occasionally in winter.

Alluaudia procera does not require fertilizer.

Prune dry or damaged stems.

Madagascar ocotillo is resistant to common pests and diseases but sensitive to excess moisture in the roots and intense cold.

Alluaudia procera propagates by stem cuttings and from seeds sown in late winter in a sandy seedbed.

Images of the succulent plant Alluaudia procera or Madagascar ocotillo