Overview

Monanthes anagensis is a plant with a low-growing, rosette-forming habit in the genus Monanthes, part of the Crassulaceae family, with succulent, fleshy leaves foliage. Monanthes anagensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and ground cover.

About

Monanthes anagensis is the largest species in the genus Monanthes, forming little bushes about 15 centimetres (5.9 in) high. Leaves are laxly spaced, linear-elliptic, quite smooth, and 1.5–2 centimetres (0.6–0.8 in) long.

About the genus

Monanthes is a genus of small, succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. Most species in the genus are endemic to the Canary Islands, with one species also endemic to the Savage Islands and another to the High Atlas mountains of Morocco. Its center of diversity is Tenerife, with seven species occurring on this island.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Monanthes

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Monanthes anagensis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, Rosette-forming

Foliage

Succulent, Fleshy leaves

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, Containers, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Monanthes anagensis

Propagation

Seed, Leaf cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Resistant to rot when well-drained

Frequently asked questions