Monanthes
Monanthespolyphylla

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Monanthes (mon-AN-theez)
Species: polyphylla (pol-ee-FIL-uh)

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
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

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Fall

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