Monadenium lugardiae - EuphorbiaceaeMonadenium lugardiae
Euphorbiaceae



Monadenium lugardiae is a perennial, succulent plant native to Eastern Africa. 
Cylindrical stems will reach up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall with a stem diameter 
of 1-1 inches (2.5-4 cm). The stems have rhomboidal or hexagonal tessellations 
(stem looking like a checker board) with two 1-2 mm spines in each tessellation. 
Leaves are spatulate to obovate to 4 inches (10 cm) long. The plant has a milky 
sap (latex) that can cause dermatitis if leaked upon the skin. This latex should 
be considered poisonous. 
Blooming: Our plant has never bloomed. 
Culture: Monadenium lugardiae need full sun to light shade with a well-drained 
soil mix. In the greenhouse, we use a soil mix consisting of 2 parts sand to 1 
part loam to 1 part peat moss. The plants are watered and allowed to dry 
thoroughly before watering again. We lightly fertilize only once during the 
growing season. Too much water and fertilizer will cause root rot. During the 
winter month, only water enough to keep the leaves from shriveling and dropping 
off. 
Propagation: Monadenium lugardiae is propagated from cuttings. Stem tips from 4 
to 6 inches (10-15 cm) long are used. After cutting, the stems are dipped in 
charcoal dust to seal the cut and then left to form callus for a week before 
inserting the cutting into the soil mix. Cuttings should root in 6-8 weeks. 
Monadenium lugardiae was featured as Plant of the Week December 25, 2004-January 
6, 2005. 
 
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