Single delight (Moneses)

Single delight

Also known as: Wood Nymph, One-Flowered Wintergreen, Star of Bethlehem

Single delight is indigenous to moist coniferous forests in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere from Spain to Japan and across North America. Single delight is a monotypic genus. A perennial herb with a slender rhizome, the leaves are basal or low, oval-elliptic to obovate, from 1 to 3 cm in diameter, with small teeth. The petiole is shorter than the leaf diameter. Each stem terminates in a nodding, fragrant flower on a stem from 3 to 17 cm high. The corolla has a diameter of 1.5 to 2.5 cm. The spreading five white petals are slightly rumpled. The sepals are oval, separate and white-greenish.

Scientific classification

Genus

Single delight (Moneses)

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Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 21 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Wax flower

Care Guide for Single delight

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

0 - 21 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Single delight thrives in high humidity, preferring consistently moist soil without waterlogging. It does well with weekly watering and is tolerant of moderate drought. Typically grown indoors in shaded areas, single delight requires stable temperature and humidity for optimal growth.

Propagation: Single delight is propagated by seed or division. Requires bright light, moist well-draining acidic soil, and cool temperatures. Maintain moisture without waterlogging. For seeds, collect post-flowering, sow in a substrate, cover lightly, and keep humid. For division, separate rhizomes in spring, replant, and water well.

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