Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency slightly during cooler winter months, but never let the soil completely dry.
Monotagma plurispicatum is a striking tropical plant, known for its architectural foliage and unique inflorescences, thriving in warm, humid environments.
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 avoid standing water.
Humus-rich, well-draining soil
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.
Moderate Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency slightly during cooler winter months, but never let the soil completely dry.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged foliage. Light pruning can be done at any time of the year. For more significant shaping, prune in spring before new growth begins. Remove spent flower spikes.
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring. Carefully separate sections of the rhizome, ensuring each piece has at least one bud or shoot. Replant immediately in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, just as new growth starts to emerge. Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Monotagma Plurispicatum (Monotagma plurispicatum)
Where Monotagma Plurispicatum (Monotagma plurispicatum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Monotagma |
| Species | Monotagma plurispicatum |
Similar in genus Monotagma
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