PACHYFORMS a guide to growing Caudiciform and Pachycaul Plants Holiday_Gifts Cultivation and Propagation: Fouquieria macdougalii

Cultivation and Propagation: Fouquieria macdougalii is a fast-growing tree

The Crown of Thorns prefers constant temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and can tolerate triple digits in the summer

It's better to err on the side of underwatering because overwatering can cause root rot and other problems

make or buy a well-draining potting medium

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