Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)

Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Ocotillo viewed from the front and top
Description
Description

Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is a striking desert plant characterized by its tall, slender, spiny stems that rise dramatically from a central base in a fountain-like form. Despite its thorny appearance, Ocotillo is not a true cactus but belongs to its own unique plant family. Also known as Coachwhip, Candlewood, or Jacob’s Staff, it is native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, particularly the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.

Its leafing pattern is highly adapted to desert life—sprouting small green leaves shortly after rainfall and shedding them during dry periods. In spring or early summer, vivid tubular red-orange flowers bloom at the tips of the stems, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Ocotillo has long been used in native practices for fencing, medicine, and ornamentation. Its surreal, skeletal form and seasonal transformation make it both ecologically significant and visually iconic in dryland landscapes.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Ocotillo has a typical overall height between 8’-20’ (2.44-6.1 m) and spread diameter of 4’-10’ (1.22-3.05 m).

Group of outline illustrations of the Ocotillo in front and top views
Group of outline illustrations of the Ocotillo in front and top views
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
8’-20’ | 2.44-6.1 m
Width:
4’-10’ | 1.22-3.05 m (Spread)
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Order: Ericales
Family: Fouquieriaceae

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Scientific Name:
Fouquieria splendens
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Drawings include:
Ocotillo front elevation, plan view

Succulent tree forms represent a unique category of plants that combine the structural appearance of trees with the water-retaining qualities of succulents. Typically found in arid and semi-arid regions, these plants have evolved to store moisture in thickened trunks or branches.

15’-50’ | 4.57-15.24 m
5’-12’ | 1.52-3.66 m (Spread)
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5’-10’ | 152-305 cm (Spread)
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4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
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2’-3’ | 61-91 cm
3’-5’6” | 91-168 cm (Spread)
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3’-8’ | .91-2.44 m
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
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6’-12' | 1.83-3.66 m (Spread)
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4’-10’ | 1.22-3.05 m (Spread)
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5’-8’ | 1.52-2.44 m
6’-10' | 1.83-3.05 m (Spread)
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