Monadenium ritchei ssp. nymbayense

A dwarf clumping species, Monadenium ritchei nymbayense, goes by the common name ‘Euphorbia ritchiei.’ Belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, these winter-dormant cacti are characterized by a clumping columnar shape, growing up to a height of 10 to 12 inches. The East Africa origin species has a thick fleshy rootstock with innumerable short knobby stems. It requires very little pampering with a characteristic fast growth rate. This succulent does not like to be in full sun exposure; rather prefers partial shade.

Growth Rate

Monadenium ritchei nymbayense plants have a fast growth rate.

Flowering

The plant bears bright hot pink flowers with a typical red margin during the blooming season, usually late summer or autumn.

Watering and Feeding

Euphorbia ritchiei cacti are self-sufficient plants once they start to grow. They require very little water – ensure the soil is never too wet for too long. Over-watering and under-watering, both, can kill the succulent.

Soil

Ensure that the soil is well-drained and is a typical succulent mix.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of this cactus is between 11a and 11b, with a frost tolerance temperature of 7° C (44.6° F).

Light

Euphorbia ritchiei requires partial shade for healthy growth.

Propagation

This attractive plant can be propagated from seeds, but the best way is to propagate through cuttings.

Monadenium ritchei nymbayense is an adorable addition to your succulent garden. These cacti are undemanding and require very little attention to keep growing.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz