Monadenium ellenbeckii
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This succulent is also known as Octopus Arms because it forms stems covered with a velvety green epidermis and groves on the round surfaces. It forms clusters of small branches that with enough light get a nice pink tone. It is low growing and in summer can produce flowers that are pink toned in full sun.
Origin: Ethiopia, Somalia, and northern Kenya
Watering needs: dry in winter/ moderate to light watering otherwise
Sun exposure: half sun/ part shade
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Summer |
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Common Name | Octopus Arms |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Flower | Yellow-green |
Frost Tolerance | 7 degrees C |
Growth Rate | slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11b |
Height | 5 feet |
Origin | northern Kenya |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Monadenium ellenbeckii |
Shape | - |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |