Where Do Ocotillos Grow

They grow throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts from southeastern California to western Texas and south into Mexico. They grow at elevations from sea level to 6,700 feet, in a variety of soils, and associated with a variety of other plants.

Where are ocotillo plants located?

Ocotillo prefer a habitat that is open and very rocky, and where the soil is well drained. Areas such as rocky slopes, mesas, washes and desert grasslands. Ocotillo are common in most areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. They are also found in western Texas through to southern California.

Where is ocotillo native to?

Native to the Sonoran and the Chihuahuan deserts, the ocotillo is no stranger to hot and dry climates. When there’s enough moisture in the soil, small oval leaves about two-inches in diameter will sprout from its brown stems.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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