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Monsonia Species, Sarcocaulon

Monsoniapeniculina

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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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Synonym
Sarcocaulon peniculinum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
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
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Orange, California

San Marino, California

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