What are the alternative and elegant names for Monilaria moniliforme?
Monilaria moniliforme, Aizoaceae Monilaria, native to South Africa, a very drought-tolerant succulent plant, prefers shade. Because its shape looks very much like a little rabbit, soft and cute, it is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts.
Monilaria moniliforme aliases
Rabbit Ear
Monilaria moniliforme morphological characteristics
Monilaria moniliforme leaves are semi-transparent and richly granular, very cute. It also has branches and stems, and tends to form clusters.
Flowers are generally white, fruits are shaped like a yuanbao, seeds 50-150.
Stems thick, fleshy and jointed. Leaves fleshy, dimorphic, during the growing period the leaves are slender and opposite, often not connected; dormant leaves are short and thick, hemispherical, with opposite leaves highly connected.
Monilaria moniliforme growth habits
Native to South Africa, a very drought-tolerant succulent plant. It does not need much sunlight, and in summer it must be shaded, ventilated, and kept dry.
When the summer temperature is too high it will dry up and directly enter dormancy, and after enduring until autumn, watering will restore growth.
In spring and autumn it can be watered frequently, which can keep the rabbit ears standing upright. When short of water the rabbit ears will droop.
Monilaria moniliforme home care methods
Suitable growing temperature
The suitable growing temperature for Monilaria moniliforme is generally 15-25 degrees, and in winter not below 5 degrees.
When the temperature exceeds 35°C the whole plant will wither and directly enter dormancy.
Soil
For artificial cultivation, peat, vermiculite, and perlite can generally be used, along with a relatively large amount of granular soil (good for drainage and aeration); because the root system is well developed, use a deeper pot.
Water and fertilizer management
Watering: during the growing period, water thoroughly after the soil dries out; during dormancy, no water is needed.
Fertilizing: during the growing period, thin fertilizer can be applied, but do not fertilize too frequently.
Propagation methods
The main propagation method for Monilaria moniliforme is sowing, and division can also be used.
Planting combination suggestion: Sedum rubrotinctum
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