Monolena sp. (Monolena )

Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant close up with small green and red flower buds.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with green and red buds on thin red stems near wet foliage.

Botanical name: Monolena sp.

Common name: Monolena

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Ecuador

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant with caudexPlant form: Small; plant with caudex
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

It is a small shrub with a caudex, native to Ecuador, typically growing 2 to 5 feet tall. It's an exceptional small evergreen shrub for semi-shade to full sun areas. It can adapt to a wide range of soil types.

Monolena sp. prefers moderate water and does best when it gets regular moisture, although it can survive in drought conditions. It should be pruned to keep the size manageable.

The flowers of Monolena sp. are pink and white or off-white. They bloom throughout the year and they last for up to six weeks. Its ornamental foliage is evergreen, with a waxy surface that reflects the sun.

Monolena sp is usually grown in USDA Zone 9 to 11.


Image gallery: 33 images
Monolena sp. (Monolena) green leaves with brown seeds, close up of plant branch detail
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with green leaves and a long stem carrying small brown seeds.
Monolena (Monolena) sp. small green red flower close up for garden plant identification.
Monolena (Monolena) sp. flower with tiny green and red buds on a slender stem.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) white and pink flower in a tight close up view.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) buds in a tight close up against a dark background.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) lime green leaves close up plant on dark moist soil surface
Monolena sp. (Monolena) lime green leaves with deep veins growing low to the moist soil
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with pink flowers and lush green leaves in close up.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with many small pink buds among textured green foliage on stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pink flower and green leaves close up plant
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pink flower buds opening among soft green foliage
Monolena sp. (Monolena) dark green textured leaves overlapping in a dense plant collection.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) reveals deep green foliage with noticeable veins and wavy leaf edges.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with small pink flowers and oval green leaves, top view.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with oval green leaves and pink flowers on slender, branching stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pink flower cluster close up showing tubular petals and dark green leaves.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pink flower cluster emerging from deep green ribbed foliage in a pot.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) yellow flower close up with purple edges and green leaves.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) yellow flower with purple edges and green foliage near dark seed pods.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pale pink flower close up against deep green foliage background.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) flower buds with pink tips emerging from among the lush green leaves.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with green leaves and small pink flower, close up
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with large ribbed green leaves and small delicate pink flower clusters.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pink flower buds and green leaves on stems, close up plant
Monolena sp. (Monolena) showing pink flower buds and textured green leaves on slender branching stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) green leaves with tall red stems and tiny white flower plant
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with wet green foliage and slender red stems near flowing water.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with textured green leaves and fine red edges on ground.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant low to ground with wrinkled green leaves and red leaf edges.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) green leaves and small pink flower close up in a natural setting.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) showing glossy green leaves and delicate pink flower buds emerging from center.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with round green leaves and small pink flower close up.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) displays round green foliage centered around a small cluster of pink flower petals.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pink flower and glossy green leaves in a close up view
Monolena sp. (Monolena) stems lift clusters of pink flower buds above deep green veined leaves.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) dark green plant with deep veins and bold red stems
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with glossy dark green leaves and distinct red stems in a collection
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with dark green leaves and small pink flower clusters close up.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with deep green ribbed leaves and stems supporting delicate pink flower clusters.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) lime green flower close up, distinct triangular shape on succulent stem.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) tiny lime green flower cluster with triangular segments on a plant stem.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with green leaves and small pale yellow flower clusters close up
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with green leaves and unique small pale yellow flower clusters on stems
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with deep green leaves and pale yellow flower clusters, close up.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with large ribbed green leaves and small pale yellow flower clusters.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) leaf with glossy deep green surface and prominent arched leaf veins.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) leaf showing a heart shape with a shiny deep green surface area.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) lime green flower close up revealing tiny unique star shaped segments.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) flower cluster with distinct lime green star shaped structures visible in detail.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pale brown flower cluster close up
Monolena sp. (Monolena) flower cluster with pale brown petals and tiny green structures
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pale pink flower close up with green base and tiny buds
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pale pink flower with subtle green buds on the lower stem section
Monolena sp. (Monolena) pale pink flower close up with green leaves background
Monolena sp. (Monolena) delicate light pink flower emerging from slender reddish stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with large green leaves and long reddish stems close up.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant showing rounded green foliage attached to smooth, vibrant reddish stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with pale pink flowers and large green veined leaves close up
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with delicate pale pink flowers and broad veined green leaves on stems
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with pale pink flowers and large textured green leaves close up
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with textured green leaves and pale pink buds on thin brown stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant, red stalk, yellow flower, green leaves in a close up.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with a thin red stalk, small yellow flower, and broad green leaves.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) plant with wide green leaves and small white flowers on stems.
Monolena sp. (Monolena) with wide green leaves and small white flowers growing from the center.


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