I Have A 2 Year Old Ocotillo Grown From Seed, It’s Leaves Are Yellowing And Falling.

This plant was started from seed in Tucson, I’ve had it home about 3 months. Leaves were green till this week. We did have rain. I water it 2 times a week on a schedule.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 12/27/2021 @ 11:58 am

Likely, it has received too much water. Instead of watering on schedule, make sure to water only when it is needed. A water meter may be necessary to get a reading deeper into the container.

Here is an article that will help you to use one:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-i ^[1]

Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, so I am unable to see the damage. I can provide a link to an article that will help you to grow one of these to their potential:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm ^[2]

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