The Monadenium stapelioides is a fascinating succulent plant with some distinctive characteristics.
 
Appearance:
It's a succulent perennial herb that forms a domed cushion.
It features multicolored stems that tend to spread and sometimes hang.
The stems are covered in noticeable tubercles.
Leaves are succulent, with a light green base often streaked with purple-pink.
It produces small but showy white or light pink flowers.
Origin:
Native to East Africa, particularly Kenya and Tanzania.
Growth:
It's a slow-growing plant.
Can reach up to 60 cm in diameter.
Cultivation:
Relatively easy to grow.
Prefers well-draining soil.
Requires bright sunlight, but protection from intense, direct sun is advisable, especially in hot climates.
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
It is important to remember that this plant is in the euphorbia family, and therefore has a milky sap that can be irritating to the skin, and toxic if ingested.
Varieties:
There are variegated forms of Monadenium stapelioides, which are highly sought after for their unique coloration.
Synonyms:
It is also known as Euphorbia neostapelioides.
Important Considerations:
Handling:
Exercise caution when handling this plant, as it contains a milky sap that can cause skin irritation.
Light:
Finding the right balance of light is key to keeping the plant healthy, and to maintaining the variegation in variegated varieties.
 
 
* Picture and information intended only as a guide.  Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.
 
** All plants will be posted bare rooted.