Monadenium ritchei (Euphorbia)

Monadenium ritchei (Euphorbia)Monadenium ritchiei An unusual species very closely related to Euphorbia. The stems are green and lumpy, almost like a melted candle. The flowers are bright pink. Leaves are an attractive pinkish brown in high light, green in lower light (see pictures). The leaves drop readily in the winter or during stressful times in the summer, but grow back quickly once the plant is actively growing again. Takes normal succulent care (lots of light, keep on dry

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It comes off very easily if the leaves are touched

wavy green to purple (usually on the underside) leaves

Likes water during the growing season as long as it is in well drained soil

It produces new stems from under the soil and will fill out a pot in time

but can become cherry red in high light

Protect from hot afternoon sun

this species forms a tap root

The larger the caudex gets the more individual tufts will form

The edges of the leaves have red teeth

The old leaves shrivel away in time so normally you won't have more than 2-4 leaves

Small plants are shown in a 2" pot