Monsonia sp. (Monsonia)

Monsonia sp. (Monsonia) yellow flower close up among grey-green leaves with long sharp thorns.
Monsonia sp. (Monsonia) yellow flower surrounded by small grey-green leaves and long dark sharp thorns.

Botanical name: Monsonia sp.

Common name: Monsonia

Family: Geraniaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant with caudexPlant form: Small; plant with caudex
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

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