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Madagascan Ocotillo
Scientific Name: Alluaudia procera (Drake) Drake
Synonym: Didierea procera
Family: Didiereaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 32°F (0°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: Southern and southwestern Madagascar (Toliara) Growth Habits: Succulent, spiny, branched or occasionally columnar, small tree, up to 60 feet tall (18 m) Propagation: Cuttings, seeds

Although the Alluaudias closely resemble to the members of the genus Fouquieria, they are not related.

Blooming Habits:
Yellowish white flowers at the end of the branches on specimens taller than 10 feet (3 m)

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