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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Leaves: Deciduous
Other: Exhibits heterophylly, the bottom set of leaves acts as a sheath for the longer leaves that grow out of it
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Yellow
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Goes Dormant
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Vulnerable
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Location: Fairfax VA
Date: Dec 4 2022
A bit battered due to shipping
Comments:
  • Posted by jooshewa (Fairfax VA. - Zone 7a) on Dec 8, 2021 9:03 PM concerning plant:
    One of the rarest bunny ears, sometimes referred to under its synonym Monilaria globosa. Threatened with extinction, it is vulnerable according to SANBI.

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