Sarcocaulon crassicaule Mesemb Last image shows mature plants

Last image shows mature plants

Very old specimens can reach 6' or more

It is more greenish in lower light

Fouquieria macdougalii Family: Fouquieriaceae

Sarcocaulon crassicaule Mesemb Last image shows mature plantsSarcocaulon crassicaule Also called Bushman's Candle, this South African native is closely related to the common Geranium and Pelargonium, but is adapted to desert conditions. Many people consider it to be a species of Monsonia. It produces fat stems that often grow horizontally a few inches above the ground. The petioles (leaf stalks) of each leaf turn into spines when the leaf dies. Flowers are an attractive white to light pink color. This plant