🌵 Fouquieria splendens: The iconic Ocotillo
New to the Cactus Outlet just in time for Spring 2025!
We now have seed-grown Ocotillos in 5gal containers!
Supplies are limited.
Want to infuse your landscape with the fiery elegance of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts? Fouquieria splendens, better known as the Ocotillo, is a mesmerizing, architectural wonder that bursts into color when in bloom. Native to the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, this resilient desert native is a must-have for anyone seeking bold desert beauty.
🌟 Why You’ll Love the Ocotillo:
🌿 Dramatic Form & Texture: The Ocotillo grows as a cluster of tall, wand-like canes that reach upward from a central base. When leafed out, it's lush and green; when bare, its silhouette remains striking and sculptural.
🔥 Brilliant Blooms: In spring and after summer rains, Ocotillo erupts with vibrant red-orange tubular flowers atop each cane, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators with their fiery flair.
❄️ Desert Tough: Ocotillo thrives in extreme desert climates, from blazing heat to cooler winter temps. It does well in USDA zones 7 through 10 and can handle temps down to 10°F once established.
💧 Drought-Adapted Wonder: This drought-deciduous plant sheds leaves in dry spells to conserve moisture, making it perfectly suited for xeriscaping and water-wise gardens.
🌿 A Showstopper in Any Landscape or Decorative Pot:
🏜 Sculptural Desert Elegance: Ocotillo brings vertical drama and natural rhythm to Southwestern, modern, or minimalist garden designs.
☀️ Low-Maintenance Resilience: Thriving in full sun with well-draining soil, Ocotillo rewards minimal care with seasonal bursts of color and year-round interest.
🚚 Order Today – Wild Desert Beauty Delivered to Your Door
Our 5gal Ocotillos average 12–18" tall and are shipped to you bare root.
Each Ocotillo is carefully selected and shipped bare root to ensure a strong, healthy start in your garden or container. Your order includes detailed planting and care instructions to help your Ocotillo flourish.
We take great care in wrapping, packing, and shipping each plant to ensure it arrives in prime condition—ready to root and thrive in your landscape or container garden! 🌵🔥
