Fockea crispa vibrant magenta the name "Ocotillo" is the

the name "Ocotillo" is the most widely used and originates from the Nahuatl language

The leaves are characterized as deciduous

Native to the Sonoran Desert

These highly variable stem segments are thick and can grow up to 20 inches tall and 8 inches wide

Fockea crispa vibrant magenta the name "Ocotillo" is theWho knew a succulent could have such an interesting name as Fockea crispa? These caudiciform plants are a real gem found in the Little Karoo region of South Africa. It's also known as Fockea capensis and belongs to the Milkweed family. The plant has a unique water storing root called a caudexGo to Caudex plants that expands over time. The Fockea crispa foliage consists of elliptical oval leaves with sharply crisped margins that are slender, creeping,