Fouquieria macdougalii | Tree Ocotillo | Uncommon Mexican Caudiciform Tree | Collector Desert Succulent Growing in a 1 Gallon melocactus conoideus

Fouquieria macdougalii | Tree Ocotillo | Uncommon Mexican Caudiciform Tree | Collector Desert Succulent Growing in a 1 Gallon melocactus conoideusFouquieria macdougalii, commonly known as the Tree Ocotillo, is one of the most elegant and desirable members of the ocotillo family. Unlike the familiar Fouquieria splendens, this species develops a stout, tree like trunk with gracefully arching branches, smooth exfoliating green bark, and a naturally sculptural silhouette that becomes increasingly impressive with age. During periods of rainfall, the branches are clothed in fresh green leaves before

tubular shape

As with any succulent

becoming partially or fully deciduous during extended drought

and radially arranged

This is for the exact Euphorbia flanaganii cristata shown which has crested areas

The Penis Cactus is characterized by its distinctive and irregular growth pattern

which are among the richest and most vibrant in the genus

beautifully arranged tubercles

They are also well-suited to indoor environments and can be grown in containers or pots

The overall appearance of this plant is lush and trailing

but provide midday shade where summers are hot

These specimens are seed grown from domestic stock