Monadenium ritchiei 'variegated' A beautiful variegated form of this unusual species very closely related to Euphorbia. The stems are yellow-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 side). Drops its leaves in the winter and should be kept drier at that time. Does best if kept above 50 degrees but isn't absolutely required. Protect from frost.
Note that the orange color depends on how much light the plant is getting. Also, the plants usually turn greenish in the summer no matter the light. They turn yellow again in the fall.
You will receive a plant shown in the last image. It is shown growing in a 3.5" pot.
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