Alluaudia
Alluaudia dumosa
| Family: | Didiereaceae |
| Genus: | Alluaudia (al-loo-WAH-dee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | dumosa (doo-MO-suh) (Info) |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Thousand Oaks, California
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 25, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: This is a bizzare plant that, to me, always looks dead. In my climate (9b) it survived for 10 years (may still be alive for all I know) in my cactus garden, but never really noticably grew. Frosts down to 25F would damage the very tips of the plant, but this Madagascan native is much hardier than you think it would be. Never rotted even in long, cold rainy winters. I have seen others grow it in better climates (10a) and it also was a slow grower, but at least growth was reportedly measured. Makes a good pot specimen... unique in its appearance: has grey stems without leaves or spines (save itty bitty bumps that could be spine remnants)... just like a dead plant, only its somewhat fleshy. |
