Monsonia patersonii (Bushman's Candle )

Monsonia patersonii, Sarcocaulon patersonii, Bushman's Candle

Botanical names: Monsonia patersonii, Sarcocaulon patersonii

Common name: Bushman's Candle

Family: Geraniaceae

Origin: South Africa

Plant with caudexSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spiny

This plant has ferocious spines on pale yellowish-grey succulent stems. The glaucus leaves, arranged in pairs at the spine bases, are long ovals with a smooth margin.


Similar plants: Monsonia patersonii (Bushman's Candle )


Monsonia patersonii, Sarcocaulon patersonii, Bushman's Candle
Monsonia patersonii, Sarcocaulon patersonii, Bushman's Candle
Monsonia patersonii, Sarcocaulon patersonii, Bushman's Candle
Monsonia patersonii, Sarcocaulon patersonii, Bushman's Candle


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