Cactus/ocotillo flower
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I got a ocotillo from a nursery in Arizona . They told me I could trim the ends of plant if they were to long. now it looks like it is not going to produce flowers at the ends any more,but it is very healthy,will it ever produce flowers again?
Yes, I do think it will produce flowers again. Take care of it the way the nursery told you to do. If you trim it back it will be fuller and develop more branches. This is a good time to trim as it is in it's active growing cycle. I'm fairly sure you'll see flowers by the end of the summer. There is the possibility that because of the shock of trimming (and recent planting, it sounds like) you may have to wait till next summer.
Enjoy,
Maureen
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Maureen
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the care and propagation of cactus and succulents and would actually group these together as folks often mistake one for the other and often their care is quite different. I also have a cold hardy cactus and succulent garden that has been quite successful. The subject in regard to classification of type is enormous and I wouldn't be able to answer all questions by any means. It is really IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE A PHOTO if at all possible and LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU ARE FROM, especially in terms of climate.
Experience
I have learned by reading books, by trial and error and by consulting with folks with much more knowledge. I have primarily grown C&S for the last 20 years.
Organizations
Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts.
Education/Credentials
No formal training. See experience.
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