Latin Name: Alluaudia Procera.
Common Name: Madagascan Ocotillo. African Ocotillo.
Origin: Southern and Southwestern Madagascar.
Hardiness: Frost tender.
Growth: Succulent tree. Whitish-grey trunk covered with thorns.Oval or rounded leaves in pairs along the trunk. Can produce flowers if conditions are right. Deciduous in winter. Leaves will grow back in spring. Can reach 15m tall in habitat.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Exposure: Sheltered.
Soil: Well drained

Moisture: Water thoroughly and then allow to dry before re-watering. Water scarcely in winter until leaves re-appear.