Monanthes Species, Cobweb Plant, Wall Monanthes
Monanthesmuralis

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Monanthes (mon-AN-theez)
Species: muralis (mur-AH-liss)

Synonym:Monanthes subcrassicaulis

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible