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Monsonia Species, Bushman's Candle

Monsoniapatersonii

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Monsonia patersonii by Xenomorf
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Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Monsonia (mon-SOH-nee-uh)
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Species
patersonii (pat-er-SOH-nee-eye)
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Synonym
Monsonia macilenta
Sarcocaulon rigidum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orange, California

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