Monanthes typically thrives with minimal care. It requires well-draining soil and moderate sunlight, making it suitable for most indoor environments. Special care points include ensuring the soil dries out between waterings and providing protection from extreme cold, as it is not frost-tolerant. Additionally, occasional repotting can help maintain optimal health.
Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Succulent & Cactus Soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-13
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Monanthes brachycaulos is a perennial native to the Canary Islands and Spain, where it grows on rocky slopes and cliffs. Monanthes brachycaulos grows best in full sunlight, heat, and well-drained soil. This species attracts a variety of insects and is often planted as a houseplant. It is hardy and can be propagated by cuttings.
Monanthes polyphylla is a succulent forming rosettes of fleshy, green leaves with a pronounced waxy coating that aids in moisture retention. Native to rocky outcrops in the Canary Islands, its compact size and clustered leaf arrangement have adapted to the minimal soil of its habitat. Tiny, star-shaped flowers emerge seasonally, contrasting with its leafy dome.
Monanthes muralis is a diminutive, perennial succulent native to rocky terrains, thriving on vertical surfaces where moisture accumulates. Its fleshy, green leaves form tight rosettes, with each cluster capable of enduring dry spells. In bloom, it sports delicate flowers with conspicuous filaments, visually striking against the sturdy leaf rosettes, painting a picture of resilience and elegance amidst the starkness of its habitat.
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