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A small potted Fouquieria formosa with a thick spiny stem and long green leaves, in light pebbled soil, against a blurred background.
A small potted Fouquieria formosa with a thick, spiny stem and long green leaves grows in light gravel, perfect for bonsai collectors.
A compact Fouquieria formosa with thick green leaves and a short, spiky brown stem in pale gravel, set in a square pot outdoors.
Close-up of Fouquieria formosa bonsai with a brown, spiky stem and green leaves in a pot with light pebbles; soft green background.
Close-up of Fouquieria formosa bonsai with slender green leaves on a thorny stem in a light gravel pot, blurred green background.
Close-up of a young Fouquieria formosa bonsai with green, elongated leaves on a spiny brown stem in light gravel, blurred background.
A hand holds a Fouquieria formosa succulent in a pot, highlighting its thick spiny stem and broad green leaves outdoors.
Close-up of a Fouquieria formosa bonsai with long green leaves in a square pot filled with light gravel, held against a blurred background.
A hand holds a Fouquieria formosa bonsai in a pot with long, narrow green leaves and light gravel, set against a softly blurred green background.
A potted Fouquieria formosa with a thick, spiky stem and bright green leaves grows in light gravel, bonsai-style outdoors.
Fouquieria formosa succulent featuring a thick, spiky stem and upright green leaves in light gravel, set against a soft green background.
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
A small potted Fouquieria formosa with a thick spiny stem and long green leaves, in light pebbled soil, against a blurred background.
A small potted Fouquieria formosa with a thick, spiny stem and long green leaves grows in light gravel, perfect for bonsai collectors.
A compact Fouquieria formosa with thick green leaves and a short, spiky brown stem in pale gravel, set in a square pot outdoors.
Close-up of Fouquieria formosa bonsai with a brown, spiky stem and green leaves in a pot with light pebbles; soft green background.
Close-up of Fouquieria formosa bonsai with slender green leaves on a thorny stem in a light gravel pot, blurred green background.
Close-up of a young Fouquieria formosa bonsai with green, elongated leaves on a spiny brown stem in light gravel, blurred background.
A hand holds a Fouquieria formosa succulent in a pot, highlighting its thick spiny stem and broad green leaves outdoors.
Close-up of a Fouquieria formosa bonsai with long green leaves in a square pot filled with light gravel, held against a blurred background.
A hand holds a Fouquieria formosa bonsai in a pot with long, narrow green leaves and light gravel, set against a softly blurred green background.
A potted Fouquieria formosa with a thick, spiky stem and bright green leaves grows in light gravel, bonsai-style outdoors.
Fouquieria formosa succulent featuring a thick, spiky stem and upright green leaves in light gravel, set against a soft green background.
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa

Get ready to smarten up your plant collection with a unique and eye-catching addition - the Fouquieria formosa is a vibrant member of the Fouquieria. This species is perfect if you're searching for a cold-tolerant species. The most remarkable feature of this species has been its ability to thrive in the hardest winters. It adapts well to cultivation and is resilient to moderate freezes in USDA 8-11 zone and drought. 

Native to central and southern Mexico, this small, dry deciduous tree grows to a height of about 32 feet. When leafless, Fouquieria formosa resembles a conventional tree more than the other species in this genus and has to peel bark, and a tiny, red, tubular flower, blooms in spring that draws hummingbirds.  

These evergreen branches covered in spines, often used as bonsai are sure to be the talk of your garden or indoor space. From its full sunlight requirements to minimal watering needs, this plant is relatively easy to care for.  It grows best in a specialized succulent potting mix, which protects it from fungal diseases and root rot. 

With its ability to shelter and feed a variety of animals, this tree plays a crucial role in the desert ecosystem. Its sap has also been used for medicinal purposes by indigenous peoples for centuries.

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Red

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

8--9--10--11

Mature Size

32 ft. tall

Plant Type

Tree like Succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--deer resistant--mild frost tolerant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Get ready to smarten up your plant collection with a unique and eye-catching addition - the Fouquieria formosa is a vibrant member of the Fouquieria. This species is perfect if you're searching for a cold-tolerant species. The most remarkable feature of this species has been its ability to thrive in the hardest winters. It adapts well to cultivation and is resilient to moderate freezes in USDA 8-11 zone and drought. 

Native to central and southern Mexico, this small, dry deciduous tree grows to a height of about 32 feet. When leafless, Fouquieria formosa resembles a conventional tree more than the other species in this genus and has to peel bark, and a tiny, red, tubular flower, blooms in spring that draws hummingbirds.  

These evergreen branches covered in spines, often used as bonsai are sure to be the talk of your garden or indoor space. From its full sunlight requirements to minimal watering needs, this plant is relatively easy to care for.  It grows best in a specialized succulent potting mix, which protects it from fungal diseases and root rot. 

With its ability to shelter and feed a variety of animals, this tree plays a crucial role in the desert ecosystem. Its sap has also been used for medicinal purposes by indigenous peoples for centuries.

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Red

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

8--9--10--11

Mature Size

32 ft. tall

Plant Type

Tree like Succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--deer resistant--mild frost tolerant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring
Botanical Name Fouquieria formosa
Dormancy Winter
Family Fouquieriaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Fouquieria
Growth Habit Upright
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8, 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 32 ft. tall
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Tree like Succulent
Propagation By seeds, cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, deer resistant, mild frost tolerant, pest resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized succulent potting mix
Special Features Bonsai plant
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to cats, friendly to dogs
Watering Needs Low

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