Monolena 'Primuliflora' Type_Planter thanks to its rich colors

thanks to its rich colors and relatively rapid growth

It almost looks like the night sky with stars

The leaves collect rainwater and the plant receives nourishment in its natural environment from decomposing leaves and droppings from monkeys and birds

each leaf may get as long as 2 feet and make the plant look like one of its own kind

and American evergreen

Monolena 'Primuliflora' Type_Planter thanks to its rich colorsBotanical 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.