OcotilloArizonas Iconic Desert Native with Fiery Spring Blooms Ocotillo The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is the quintessential Arizona desert plant a dramatic, spindly native that erupts with brilliant red orange flower plumes every spring. Its long, thorny canes arch upward from the base like a natural living sculpture, reaching 1020 feet tall. After rains, Ocotillo leafs out in bright green along its entire length; during dry spells, it drops its leaves

How to Plant Pineapple Guava

not deep — excavate a hole 2–3 times the width of the root ball but the same depth

While most trees go quiet in fall

hairy trunk and elegant fan fronds create instant curb appeal that sets your home apart

Drought-tolerant and surprisingly fast-growing for its size

color typically peaks in November through December

It pairs beautifully with Desert Ruellia (purple)

or plant in odd-numbered clusters of 3 to 5 as a container or accent grouping

space them about 14 feet on center so each canopy gets full sun and air movement

A prime second planting window once frost risk passes

Spring (Feb to Apr): Slow

Established Giant Prickly Pear plants are extremely drought-tolerant and many thrive on rainfall alone after the first year