Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip

Fouquieria Splendens

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Overview

The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), also known as Coachwhip, is a striking desert plant native to the Southwest USA. Growing 15-30 feet tall, it features long, spiny, whip-like canes that burst with fiery red tubular flowers after rainfall, attracting hummingbirds. Thrives in well-drained soils; full sun; USDA Zone 7-11. Low water needs once established. Ideal for xeriscaping, providing dramatic vertical accents in arid garden designs.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Climate Arid

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fouquieriaceae
Climate: Arid

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Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — Low water needs once established; the Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), image 67

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — is a distinctive plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico; hardiness is rated for

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — succulent with orange and red blooms

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — Thrives in well-drained soils; full sun; USDA Zone 7-11; consider the Ocotillo's unique, image 97

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — succulent for full; be mindful to place it at a safe distance from pedestrian paths to avoid, image 93

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — with a spread of approximately 10 feet when fully mature; its growth habit is characterized by a, image 104

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — Its growth habit is characterized by a cluster of long; and are a known hummingbird attractant, image 105

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — spine-covered canes that emerge from a central root crown; regular supplemental watering can, image 106

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — oval-shaped leaves along these canes; is a striking desert plant native to the Southwest USA, image 107

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — succulent with orange and red blooms; making it a perfect choice for xeriscaping or a, image 92

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — which can swiftly fall off in response to drought; known for its striking appearance and, image 108

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — orange and red flowers in the garden; oval-shaped leaves along these canes, image 91

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — Be mindful to place it at a safe distance from pedestrian paths to avoid interaction with its, image 90

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — but is not necessary for the survival of this hardy specimen; succulent for full, image 89

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — conserving vital moisture.<br><br>About 1.5 to 2 inches long, image 109

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — the plant boasts vibrant tubular flowers ranging from red to orange; with minimal water, image 110

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — which typically bloom from March to June; succulent with orange and red blooms, image 111

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — and are a known hummingbird attractant; ideal for xeriscaping, providing dramatic vertical, image 112

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — Regular supplemental watering can encourage leaf retention and more frequent flowering; it, image 88

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — consider the Ocotillo's unique silhouette for dramatic vertical accents; the plant boasts, image 87

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — it practically embodies the very essence of water-wise landscaping.<br><br>When designing a, image 86

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — Ocotillo requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun exposure; spine-covered canes that, image 113

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens); thrives in well-drained soils; full sun; USDA Zone 7-11, image 94

Ocotillo, Coachman's Whip (Fouquieria Splendens) — With minimal water requirements once established; whip-like canes that burst with fiery red, image 85

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