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Sarcocaulon crassicaule
Also Known As
- Monsonia crassicaule
- Sarcocaulon burmannii
- Bushman Candle
- Groot Kersbos
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Sarcocaulon crassicaule plant details
Sarcocaulon crassicaule is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcocaulon crassicaule
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcocaulon crassicaule
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Caudex-forming spiny shrub to 10"high. Bushy green leaves, ivory blooms.
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Sarcocaulon crassicaule
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Monsonia herrei
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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