Monanthes polyphylla is an eye-catching succulent plant that that can thrive in Australian conditions. Native to the Canary Islands, this plant belongs to the family Crassulaceae and is popularly grown as a houseplant or in rock gardens due to its ease of care. It is characterized by tiny many-leaved rosettes, forming soft, shiny, dense clumps, which bear numerous small purplish flowers like parasols in spring and summer.
The rosettes are made up of hundreds of tiny succulent leaves, which offset profusely forming dense clusters. The leaves are green, cylindrical or club-shaped, and densely packed, with a waxy coating that helps to retain moisture. Monanthes polyphylla can grow up to 12 cm tall, forming dense clumps of rosettes up to 20 cm in diameter. When grown in good light, the plants will often turn shades of red and copper, making them even more attractive.
In cultivation, Monanthes polyphylla prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in a variety of containers, including small pots or rock gardens. The plant prefers to be kept on the dry side, with infrequent watering and good drainage. During the growing season from Autumn to Spring, water regularly as long as the plant pot can drain and not sit in a water tray.
Monanthes polyphylla is easily grown, even in very small pots, and can be a unique and interesting addition to any succulent collection. It is a great choice for those who want a low-maintenance plant that is both visually stunning and easy to care for. In nature, it grows very localized in crevices on shaded earthy cliffs and damp rocks, making it a perfect choice for rock gardens or those who want to recreate a naturalistic environment for their plants. Overall, Monanthes polyphylla is an impressive plant with a lot of character and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it.
Monanthes polyphylla plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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