Raphionacme monteiroi will form a beautiful caudex base, ideal for collectors that are looking for caudiciform plants.
Growth habits: Deciduous tuberous rooted vine; large light colored caudex which can be raised for effect; dark green slightly glossy leaves 3 to 6" long (7.5-15 cm) with fuzzy undersides
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-12
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Watering needs: Regular water when in leaf, needs fast draining mix, rots easily
Best grown with root exposed after several years
Blooming habits: Green flowers with three lobed corona.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Flower Color
Mature Size
Botanical Name | Raphionacme monteiroi |
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Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Flower Color | Green |
Genus | Raphionacme |
Growth Habit | Perennial |
Mature Size | 30 cm |
Native Area | South Africa |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Raphionacme monteiroi will form a beautiful caudex base, ideal for collectors that are looking for caudiciform plants.
Growth habits: Deciduous tuberous rooted vine; large light colored caudex which can be raised for effect; dark green slightly glossy leaves 3 to 6" long (7.5-15 cm) with fuzzy undersides
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-12
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Watering needs: Regular water when in leaf, needs fast draining mix, rots easily
Best grown with root exposed after several years
Blooming habits: Green flowers with three lobed corona.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Flower Color
Mature Size
Botanical Name | Raphionacme monteiroi |
---|---|
Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Flower Color | Green |
Genus | Raphionacme |
Growth Habit | Perennial |
Mature Size | 30 cm |
Native Area | South Africa |