ON THIS PLANT
Fagonia pachyacantha is a species of flowering plant in the caltrop family known by the common name sticky fagonbush. It is native to the Sonoran Desert of northwest Mexico in Sonora and the Lower Colorado River Valley area at the California and Arizona border.
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Fagonia Pachyacantha.
Pruning
The sticky fagonbush has spiny branches and a sticky surface. For best results, prune in early spring to remove any dead or damaged growth. Avoid heavy pruning to minimize stress on the plant. Pruning at the right time helps enhance recovery and encourages blooming. Be sure to use clean tools to prevent infection and promote better air circulation, which reduces the risk of disease.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Fagonia
- Family
- Zygophyllaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Sticky fagonbush en Sticky fagonia
