Monolena 'Primuliflora' Type_Planter and freely clumping habit

and freely clumping habit

The color variation of succulents seems almost endless: blue-green

The plant is not closely related to either watermelons or begonias

Common Names: Bambino

Monolena 'Primuliflora' Type_Planter and freely clumping habitBotanical Name: Monolena primuliflora Common Name(s): Monolena primuliflora Description: This rare plant is a tropical epiphyte with large green leaves that have unusual red and dark green highlights. In summer, red flower spikes emerge with pink, begonia like flowers. As the plant matures, it forms a caudex at the base. Native to Ecuador and Peru, it prefers to be grown in bright light, but not direct sun. Keep the soil media moist for best results.