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Growing ocotillo requires a well-drained soil in full sun. Ocotillo plant tends to lose its leaves when exposed to extreme drought, but leafs out in spring and summer rains. Ocotillo really has no special needs and is an easy to grow plant provided it is used in a climate that can provide plenty of sun and heat.
- How do you care for a ocotillo plant?
- How do you plant an ocotillo?
- How do you care for a potted ocotillo?
- Should Ocotillo be watered?
- How do I revive my Ocotillo?
- How long do Ocotillo live?
- How long does it take for Ocotillo to root?
- What animal eats the ocotillo plant?
- Can Ocotillo be grown from cuttings?
- Why is my Ocotillo not blooming?
- How do you fertilize a Ocotillo?
- Are Ocotillos protected?
How do you care for a ocotillo plant?
The Ocotillo is highly drought tolerant and considered a low-water-use plant. It will require irrigation after it has been planted. Avoid over watering the soil, as too much groundwater will cause the roots of the plant to rot. Instead, water by spraying the cane of the plant and keep the soil moist.
How do you plant an ocotillo?
People transplanting ocotillos should dig the planting hole wide enough to accommodate the root system and no deeper than the root system. After digging the planting hole, check for drainage by filling the hole with water. If the hole drains within an hour, it is suitable for planting ocotillo.
How do you care for a potted ocotillo?
Caring for Potted Ocotillo Plants
As a general rule, water only when the top 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm.) of soil is dry. Never allow the pot to stand in water. Water indoor ocotillo sparingly when the plant is dormant during the winter months.
Should Ocotillo be watered?
Ocotillo can be planted almost any time, but aim for April and May. Newly planted ocotillos should be watered every 2 weeks through the first summer and every 2-3 weeks during the first fall. For bare-root plants, continue this watering schedule until the plant shows routine growth.
How do I revive my Ocotillo?
If you have had your ocotillo for several months and it seems flexible but just has never leafed out, you may decide to take drastic action to force the point. Place your hose at the plant and fill your shallow water well, running just enough water to keep the well full for two or more days.
How long do Ocotillo live?
It's true! Ocotillo branches can reach heights up to 20-feet — that's one tall plant! It's estimated ocotillos can live up to 60 years, studies also indicate some could possibly be over 100 years in age.
How long does it take for Ocotillo to root?
Though they appear dead, these plants are just acting out another dry season defoliation. Once the bare-root is planted, they cannot take up water until new roots form. Unless there's plenty of water starting Day One, this process can take over two years with older ocotillos that experience deeper shock.
What animal eats the ocotillo plant?
White-tail deer and desert bighorn sheep will eat ocotillio. Additionally, bees and hummingbirds will also feed on the nectar that is produced by the...
Can Ocotillo be grown from cuttings?
While ocotillo plants are easily grown from softwood cuttings, they take several years to branch as much as they do in their natural habitat.
Why is my Ocotillo not blooming?
Newly planted Ocotillos require some time to reestablish their root systems. This can inhibit blooming. Other factors that may delay flowering would be lack of water in late winter to early spring. Excess fertilizer or rich soil can also cause Ocotillo to produce few to no flowers.
How do you fertilize a Ocotillo?
Fertilizer - Ocotillos do not need supplemental fertilizer. Some use a mild fertilizer like Fish Emulsion or Dr. Q's® Desert Plant & Cactus Food once a year, which sometimes results in fast, lush growth. Too much fertilization can discourage blooming and cause overly tall, unbranched plants.
Are Ocotillos protected?
Ocotillo is a native plant and is protected, which means it is illegal to harvest it from the desert.
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