Fouquieria splendens

Ocotillo, Vine Cactus, Coach Whip

Family: Fouquieriaceae Candlewood


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, hedge, rock garden
Height 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Native to North America