Madagascar Ocotillo Care

Alluaudia procera is a succulent, so it can retain moisture for a long time. Therefore, you should wait for the soil to dry completely before watering the plant again.

To control the growth of this plant, you should prune it using disinfected scissors or a knife. It is better to cut it before the beginning of the growing season.

You do not need to fertilize this plant, as it takes all nutrients from the soil. But if your Madagascar Ocotillo grows poorly, use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Make sure your greenie gets 6-8 hours of indirect sunlight daily.

Madagascar Ocotillo needs well-drained soil that will not retain excess moisture. You can prepare such a mixture using sand, peat, and perlite. A mix for succulents and cacti is also suitable.

You can propagate Alluaudia procera by seed, but it is best to do so by stem cuttings. Cut the stem cuttings and allow them to dry for several days. Before planting in the soil, dip them in the rooting hormone.

Madagascar Ocotillo likes warmth but can also tolerate temperatures as low as 32°F (0°C).

Choose a ceramic or clay pot, which should have a drainage hole. It should also be deep enough to provide room for the roots.

This plant loses all its leaves in winter, so do not worry because this is a normal phenomenon.