Fouquieria purpusii
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This plant is grown from seeds, native to Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico, this plant will grow a fat swollen caudex base, the trunk has a very unique light brown and scared brown marks produced by old leaves. This plant can grow up to 12" tall.
Sun: Full Sun
Flowers: White
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Candlewood |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Fouquieriaceae |
| Flower | Pale yellow to white |
| Frost Tolerance | 25 to 30°f |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Height | 10-15 ft. |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Fouquieria purpusii |
| Shape | Columnar |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |