What is the succulent Monilaria moniliformis (rabbit ears succulent)? It is very easy to care for

Monilaria moniliformis is a succulent native to South Africa. Its suitable growing temperature is around 20°C. In summer, if high temperatures persist for several days, Monilaria moniliformis will enter a dormant state, so when caring for Monilaria moniliformis we need to pay attention to the temperature of the growing environment. Monilaria moniliformis looks very much like little rabbit ears, so it is loved by many young professional women. We can grow it anywhere in the home you can think of: the study, the dining table, the balcony, and so on. So when it comes to planting and caring for Monilaria moniliformis, what do we need to pay attention to?

We usually plant Monilaria moniliformis in spring, because spring is the growing season, and in spring everything is very favorable for sprouting and rooting. For propagating Monilaria moniliformis, we can use cuttings; this method grows particularly fast and has a high survival rate.

Monilaria moniliformis is quite sensitive to temperature. If summer is approaching and the temperature rises quickly, we need to cool Monilaria moniliformis down appropriately and place it in a cool, ventilated spot. Light must not shine directly on the plant either; part of the sunlight needs to be blocked. We can also judge whether the succulent is short of water by whether its two little ears droop down.

Speaking of lack of water, this is the most troublesome thing about caring for succulents. If you water too much, waterlogging easily occurs and the roots will rot; if you do not water enough, the leaves will turn yellow and wither. We need to water reasonably according to how dry or wet the potting soil is. After watering, do not place it under the sun to bake; put it in a cool place to let the water inside dry out. When watering, also be careful not to pour water on the leaves. Just water directly into the soil, because water droplets on the leaves will absorb the sun's heat and scorch the leaves.

In spring and autumn, we can let Monilaria moniliformis get more light, and placing it outside the windowsill is fine. For succulents, more exposure to light is good for leaf growth and also makes the leaves more emerald green and translucent. In summer, it can be placed outside the windowsill in the morning, but at noon it must be brought indoors for shade treatment; this way Monilaria moniliformis will not enter dormancy.

In winter, because the temperature is relatively low, Monilaria moniliformis grows relatively slowly. At this time we must let the midday sunlight shine on Monilaria moniliformis, so as to maintain its growing temperature. In winter, we also need to control watering, because the leaves evaporate slowly, and if too much water is given, water will accumulate in the pot and the roots will be soaked and rot.

Monilaria moniliformis looks cute and is loved by many friends, but when caring for it, pay attention to light and water. Such a cute succulent, friends, aren't you going to get one too?