Monsonia Species, Bushman's Candle
Monsoniapatersonii

Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Monsonia (mon-SOH-nee-uh)
Species: patersonii (pat-er-SOH-nee-eye)

Synonym:Monsonia macilenta

Synonym:Sarcocaulon rigidum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting