Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense
Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense
Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense
Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense
Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense

A dwarf clumping species, Monadenium ritchei nymbayense, goes by the common name ‘Euphorbia ritchiei.’ Belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, these winter-dormant cacti are characterized by a clumping columnar shape, growing up to a height of 10 to 12 inches. The East Africa origin species has a thick fleshy rootstock with innumerable short knobby stems. It requires very little pampering with a characteristic fast growth rate. This succulent does not like to be in full sun exposure; rather prefers partial shade.

Growth Rate

Monadenium ritchei nymbayense plants have a fast growth rate.

Flowering

The plant bears bright hot pink flowers with a typical red margin during the blooming season, usually late summer or autumn.

Watering and Feeding

Euphorbia ritchiei cacti are self-sufficient plants once they start to grow. They require very little water – ensure the soil is never too wet for too long. Over-watering and under-watering, both, can kill the succulent.

Soil

Ensure that the soil is well-drained and is a typical succulent mix.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of this cactus is between 11a and 11b, with a frost tolerance temperature of 7° C (44.6° F).

Light

Euphorbia ritchiei requires partial shade for healthy growth.

Propagation

This attractive plant can be propagated from seeds, but the best way is to propagate through cuttings.

Monadenium ritchei nymbayense is an adorable addition to your succulent garden. These cacti are undemanding and require very little attention to keep growing.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late summer, or Autumn
Botanical Name Monadenium ritchei 'Nymbayense'
Common Name Euphorbia ritchiei
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Hot pink
Genus Monadenium
Growth Habit Clumping, columnar
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 11, 12
Mature Size 1012 in. tall
Native Area East Africa
Plant Type Dwarf succulent
Propagation By cuttings, seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Compact succulent
Sun Exposure Partial shade(bright light)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense

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Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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A dwarf clumping species, Monadenium ritchei nymbayense, goes by the common name ‘Euphorbia ritchiei.’ Belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, these winter-dormant cacti are characterized by a clumping columnar shape, growing up to a height of 10 to 12 inches. The East Africa origin species has a thick fleshy rootstock with innumerable short knobby stems. It requires very little pampering with a characteristic fast growth rate. This succulent does not like to be in full sun exposure; rather prefers partial shade.

Growth Rate

Monadenium ritchei nymbayense plants have a fast growth rate.

Flowering

The plant bears bright hot pink flowers with a typical red margin during the blooming season, usually late summer or autumn.

Watering and Feeding

Euphorbia ritchiei cacti are self-sufficient plants once they start to grow. They require very little water – ensure the soil is never too wet for too long. Over-watering and under-watering, both, can kill the succulent.

Soil

Ensure that the soil is well-drained and is a typical succulent mix.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of this cactus is between 11a and 11b, with a frost tolerance temperature of 7° C (44.6° F).

Light

Euphorbia ritchiei requires partial shade for healthy growth.

Propagation

This attractive plant can be propagated from seeds, but the best way is to propagate through cuttings.

Monadenium ritchei nymbayense is an adorable addition to your succulent garden. These cacti are undemanding and require very little attention to keep growing.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late summer, or Autumn
Botanical Name Monadenium ritchei 'Nymbayense'
Common Name Euphorbia ritchiei
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Hot pink
Genus Monadenium
Growth Habit Clumping, columnar
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 11, 12
Mature Size 1012 in. tall
Native Area East Africa
Plant Type Dwarf succulent
Propagation By cuttings, seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Compact succulent
Sun Exposure Partial shade(bright light)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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