Monadenium ellenbeckii purple-red or have special instructions

or have special instructions

and sometimes red—that are devoured by wildlife

and vibrant pale-yellow flowers

scales and short spines

One of the most striking features of this cactus is its spherical

Monadenium ellenbeckii purple-red or have special instructionsThis succulent is also known as Octopus Arms because it forms stems covered with a velvety green epidermis and groves on the round surfaces. It forms clusters of small branches that with enough light get a nice pink tone. It is low growing and in summer can produce flowers that are pink toned in full sun. Origin: Ethiopia, Somalia, and northern Kenya Watering needs: dry in winter moderate to light watering otherwise Sun exposure: half sun part shade