Fouquieria Columnaris | Fouquieriaceae

Learn how to care for and propagate Fouquieria columnaris, also known as the Boojum tree or cirio. This tree-like succulent is native to the deserts of Baja California and Sonora in Mexico and is often considered one of the strangest trees on earth due to its unique appearance. Discover how to grow this slow-growing plant in your garden or as an ornamental plant in arid regions. Find out about its adaptations to survive in the harsh desert environment, including its sarcocaulescent stem that stores water during droughts. Explore the Boojum tree's small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and its small, dry fruits that contain seeds.