Sarcocaulon crassicaule Mesemb High light brings out the

High light brings out the pink highlights but be careful that it doesn't sunburn as variegated plants are more sensitive to very high light

Last image shows mature plants

Doesn't like to be overly dry during the growing season

An attractive globular cactus with smooth spiraled ribs

Sarcocaulon crassicaule Mesemb High light brings out theSarcocaulon 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