Plant Care Madagascar Ocotillo

Madagascar Ocotillo

Taxonomy

Alluaudia ascendens f. variegata 'Album'
Alluaudia
Didiereaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Madagascar Ocotillo

💦 Water

How often to water your Madagascar Ocotillo

Water needs for Madagascar Ocotillo
0.5 cups
every 12

Madagascar Ocotillo needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Madagascar Ocotillo in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Madagascar Ocotillo: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Madagascar Ocotillo love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Madagascar Ocotillo does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Madagascar Ocotillo in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Madagascar Ocotillo

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Madagascar Ocotillo: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Madagascar Ocotillo after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Madagascar Ocotillo thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Madagascar Ocotillo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Madagascar Ocotillo is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Madagascar Ocotillo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Madagascar Ocotillo. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Madagascar Ocotillo

Madagascar Ocotillo


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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