Sarcocaulon multifidum - 3.5\" tall pot - Caudiciform For Sale

Sarcocaulon multifidum - 3.5\" tall pot Description

Sarcocaulon multifidum is one of the rarest and most desirable of the \"bushmen\'s candles\", a name given for the thick stems that are allegedly flammable enough to provide a torch for the wandering bushman. This species, along with the other rare members of the genus, have an almost cult-like following for their alien-looking growth habit contrasted by delicate-looking foliage and blooms with a classic beauty capable of charming even the more traditional flower garden appreciators. From the border between South Africa and Namibia, this species grows in an area that receives some rain throughout the year. As a result, plants in cultivation can be rather opportunistic, staying in growth regardless of the outdoor conditions. The heavily dissected, feathery blue-green foliage and thick prostrate grey caudex gives S. multifidum an elegant appearance that looks unlike anything else besides S. peniculinum, which can be easily distinguished from the flower, S. multifidum having strong red blotches towards the center of the flower, whereas S. peniculinum has solid colored petals. The primary color of the petals on this species can vary from pink to white, and an individual plant can produce both colors.

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