Sarcocaulon vanderietiae
Called Bushman's Candle, a Geraniaceae caudex with waxy trunk.
Sarcocaulon vanderietiae grows in the arid Namaqualand region of South Africa within the Geraniaceae family (sometimes reclassified under Monsonia). Known as Bushman's Candle, its trunk is coated in a thick, waxy, highly water-resistant bark that is flammable when dry—historically used as tinder by indigenous peoples, hence the common name. The trunk is swollen and caudex-like, deciduous in dry seasons. Flowers are geranium-like in pink to white, charming and freely produced. It is a winter grower. During the growing season (autumn through spring), full sun and moderate watering are appropriate; summer requires complete drought. Reasonable cold tolerance. The waxy trunk and geranium-like flowers make it a distinctive representative of Geraniaceae caudex plants.
Origem
Namaqualand, South Africa
Expectativa de vida
20+ years
Tamanho
10-25cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃
−
Waxy
Bushman's Candle
Winter type
Hard to obtain
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Sarcocaulon Vanderietiae é 5〜30℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Sarcocaulon Vanderietiae é 20+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Sarcocaulon Vanderietiae normalmente atinge 10-25cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Sarcocaulon Vanderietiae se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Sarcocaulon Vanderietiae varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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