Fouquieria splendens Engelm. Easy by cuttings, seeds The Ocotillo is a mainstay of Phoenix desert landscaping. It is made of many spiny pole-like unbranched stems.
Leaves appear when some water is present.
Water infrequently to push it to bloom. The ocotillo has sharp spines, so it is better to keep it away from walking paths. The Ocotillo is available from many nurseries as bare root. It can be planted as such any time of the year. Care must be taken to keep the ground relatively dry.