Monotagma angustissimum is a striking tropical herb with narrow, lance-shaped leaves, valued for its dense foliage and exotic appeal in warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Well-draining, rich potting mix
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Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Monotagma angustissimum prefers consistently moist soil. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Prune Monotagma angustissimum to maintain its shape and remove any dead or yellowing foliage. Trimming leggy stems can encourage bushier growth.
Pruning can be done at any time of year, but is most effective after flowering or in early spring before new growth begins.
Propagation of Monotagma angustissimum is typically done through division of rhizomes or stem cuttings. Divide mature plants in spring, ensuring each division has roots and shoots.
Stem cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist potting mix or water.
Repot Monotagma angustissimum every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based blend with perlite. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Where Monotagma Angustissimum (Monotagma angustissimum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Monotagma |
| Species | Monotagma angustissimum |
Similar in genus Monotagma
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