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Alluaudia montagnacii
Scientific Name: Alluaudia montagnacii Rauh
Family: Didiereaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 11-12 Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Southern western plain of Madagascar Growth Habits: Tree, up to 40 feet tall (12 m), columnar or little branched, 1 inch long black-tipped thorns (2.5 cm), 0.6 inch long leaves (1.5 cm) Watering Needs: Little to no water from November to March Propagation: Cuttings, seeds

The stems are similar to Alluaudia procera.

Cultural Practices:
Can be trimmed severely to keep in a container.

Blooming Habits:
Yellow green flowers with green fleshy bracts, cream perianth.

Check for Field Collection numbers at Ralph Martin's Site