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Dorstenia mannii

Also Known As

  • Dorstenia manii

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Dorstenia mannii plant details

Dorstenia mannii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dorstenia mannii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dorstenia mannii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

B00.221A From U.C. Berkeley collection. Thick green stems form a thick base make this an unusual plant for the Dorstenia collector. Rare in cultivation.

Gardening facts about Dorstenia mannii plant

How to Grow Dorstenia mannii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

10a-11

Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • low
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 16"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 24"

  • bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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