Fouquieria splendens (commonly known as ocotillo / ɒkəˈtiːjoʊ / (Latin American Spanish: [okoˈtiʝo]), but also referred to as buggywhip, coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) is a plant indigenous to the Mojave Desert, Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Colorado Desert in the Southwestern...

Jul 5, 2021 · The ocotillo plant is a desert shrub that produces a spectacle of bright, pink flowers on whip-like canes. It is often called ocotillo cactus but is not truly a cactus. Learn more about this plant and how to grow it here.

Jan 7, 2023 · Ocotillo may appear to be a cactus because of its spiny branches, but this is a flowering desert shrub. When in flower, the vivid reddish-orange blossoms become heavy, tipping the branches and making for a striking display.

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. Small 2 inch leaves will grow from the stems when there is enough moisture.

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-deciduous leaves, which fall soon after the end of the winter rainy season.

Jan 16, 2023 · Ocotillo, also known as Fouquieria splendens, is a southwest plant that can be found in Mexico and the southern US. This plant is known for its bright orange trumpet flowers with tall cane stalks. It requires VERY little maintenance, so it’s perfect for beginners or those that don’t want to spend too much time in the garden.

Jun 13, 2024 · Ocotillo cacti (Fouquieria splendens) is a flowering spiny shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly found in the Sonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan and Colorado deserts. It prefers well-drained, rocky soils and open spaces like slopes, mesas, washes and desert grasslands.

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 cactus but belongs to its own unique family, Fouquieriaceae.

Ocotillos produce clusters of bright red flowers at their stem tips, which explain the plant’s name. 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.

Aug 15, 2023 · The Ocotillo plant, known for its slender, spiny branches that shoot upward, is a distinctive and captivating presence in arid landscapes. Often mistaken for a cactus, Ocotillo is actually a desert shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.