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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Sarcocaulon crassicaule plant

    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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    Sarcocaulon herrei

    aka Monsonia herrei

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Sarcocaulon herrei by Cactus Jungle
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