Cistanthe monosperma Plant Care
Cistanthe monosperma (Greene) Hershk.
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Calyptridium monospermum, synonym Cistanthe monosperma, is a perennial plant in the miner's lettuce family (Montiaceae), known by the common name one-seeded pussypaws. It was formerly classified in the purslane family (Portulacaceae).
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Cistanthe monosperma?
Cistanthe monosperma grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Cistanthe monosperma?
Cistanthe monosperma (Cistanthe monosperma) belongs to the Montiaceae family within the Cistanthe genus.
Cistanthe monosperma displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cistanthe monosperma produces small, colorful star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Cistanthe monosperma Need?
Cistanthe monosperma thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cistanthe monosperma?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Cistanthe monosperma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cistanthe monosperma?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cistanthe monosperma?
Cistanthe monosperma can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cistanthe ambigua plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cistanthe monosperma Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cistanthe monosperma, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cistanthe monosperma?
Cistanthe monosperma is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Cistanthe monosperma is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cistanthe genus — compare its care with other Cistanthe species on PlantoScan.
Cistanthe is part of the Montiaceae plant family — browse all Montiaceae genera and species.
Cistanthe monosperma thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Cistanthe Species
Other Cistanthe species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cistanthe monosperma (Greene) Hershk., family Montiaceae (first published in Phytologia 68: 267 (1990)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cistanthe monosperma, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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