The prickly pear cactus has a big network of shallow roots, which can quickly soak up lots of water when it rains. The ocotillo plant only grows leaves after it has rained - as soon as the soil ...

While it closely resembles the Ocotillo plant of Southern California ... For best results, use cactus soil or mix regular potting soil with pumice or sand up to 50% in order to improve airflow ...