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Monilaria chrysoleuca var. polita

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Monilaria (mon-il-LAR-ee-a) (Info)
Species: chrysoleuca var. polita

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By Mr_Cleaver
Thumbnail #1 of Monilaria chrysoleuca var. polita by Mr_Cleaver

By Mr_Cleaver
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Mr_Cleaver On May 10, 2007, Mr_Cleaver from Reeders, PA
(Zone 4a) wrote:

Winter grower. My Monilaria prefer regular watering in well draining soil to thrive. Let soil dry before watering. They need as much light during the growth period as you can give them. Use lights to suppliment poor winter light. Flowers develop in late spring if all conditions are good.



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