Monilaria Plant Care
Monilaria pisiformis (Haw.) Schwantes
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Monilaria pisiformis is a succulent plant in the Aizoaceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape from Vredendal to the Olifants River.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Monilaria?
Water Monilaria every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Monilaria Native To?
What Is the Monilaria?
Monilaria (Monilaria pisiformis) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Monilaria genus. Monilaria is native to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape from Vredendal to the Olifants River.
Monilaria displays a low clumping succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.2 ft. Monilaria produces small daisy-like flowers in white or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Monilaria?
Monilaria pisiformis requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Monilaria Need?
Monilaria thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Monilaria Prefer?
Monilaria pisiformis grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Monilaria prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Monilaria?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Monilaria to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Monilaria?
Feed Monilaria every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Monilaria?
Repot every 2-3 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 Monilaria?
Monilaria can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to monilaria plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Monilaria Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Monilaria, 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 Monilaria?
Monilaria is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Monilaria Need?
Monilaria grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Monilaria is native to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape from Vredendal to the Olifants River. In cooler regions, grow Monilaria as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Monilaria 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 Monilaria genus — compare its care with other Monilaria species on PlantoScan.
Monilaria is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Monilaria thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Monilaria pisiformis (Haw.) Schwantes, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Gartenwelt 33: 69. 1929.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Monilaria, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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