Monanthes

Monanthespolyphylla

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Monanthes (mon-AN-theez)
Species
polyphylla (pol-ee-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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neutral
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negative
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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | September 2004 | positive

Takes verry little place in the collection and is asking verry little attention. The only demand is a very poor substrat , little water a...Read More

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