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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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United StatesMonadenium ellenbeckii
It arrived in good condition and I love it!
United StatesPlant
This one is beautiful in great shape
United StatesLovely addition to my collection
Beautiful plant and interesting color. The plant received looked just like the picture on the website. Perfect addition to my collection of other unusual and amazing plants I’ve received from this grower.
United StatesDisapointed
I expected more than one growth. The photo is misleading.
Planet Desert
Hello Stephen, we do apologize for the disappointment in this, we have this replacement we will be shipping to you. If you have any future questions or concerns please contact us via email to info@planetdesert.com and we will take care your concern right away.
Exactly as expected. Perfectly healthy pla...
Exactly as expected. Perfectly healthy plant.