I would like to know how to prune an ocotillo?
The only pruning that is necessary is removal of dead canes. No other pruning is recommended. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm
Our 9' ocotillo gets beautiful flowers but no leaves, just brown buds then they dry up. Why?? It has a drip line to it also.
Lack of moisture can result in the plant holding back its leaves.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm
High wind broke off our Ocotillo at the base. We want to replant. It was quite large over 35 years old. How is this done and can we make several plantings by taking apart? Greg & Kimmie
You will definitely want to take as many cuttings as possible, as many will not root. This article will help you to propagate these from cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/propagating-ocotillo-plants.htm
I have had this Ocotillo for about five years and I paid to have it sent to Houston. I printed out directions on how to take care of it, but it has never gotten more than a few leaves, but I can see that it is still alive. I have a girlfriend who is bringing me an absolutely gorgeous one, but I'd like to see if anyone can figure out what is up with this one. I'm thinking to just move this one to a new place and plant the new one where this current one is. The place that she purchased the new ocotillo from said that don't do anything but stick them in the ground and leave them alone.
Did it get plenty of sun and heat? They need irrigation till established then are drought tolerant. They lose leaves when drought stressed so maybe yours never quite got established. Try watering regularly and see if it doesn't leaf out.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm
green at the bottom but gray on up. removed wire at planting. have not heavily watered yet.
It can take 6 months to a year for Ocotillo plant to become established. It needs regular watering until then, after which it can flourish on rain and dew. They require full sun and heat to thrive. Here are more cultural tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-not-blooming.htm
According to the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, if the weather is cold enough, leaves of Ocotillo will turn orange.
https://www.tucsoncactus.org/html/growing_succulents_in_the_desert_column_April_2010.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm
Why. This is the first year in 6 years this has happened.
Apparently this plant gains and loses leaves fairly often during the year. An unusual amount of rain in the winter could have affected its cycles. My suggestion is to remove all the dead leaves and make sure it isn't sitting in wet soil. It should begin to bear new leaves with minimal watering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ocotillo/ocotillo-plant.htm