Plant profile
Monanthotaxis podocarpa
Monanthotaxis podocarpa (Diels) Verdc.
Monanthotaxis podocarpa is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its attractive foliage. It requires moderate care and a warm environment to thrive.
Open-data facts
- Climate
- Humid tropical regions define its comfort.
- Origin / area
- In the wild, it is commonly associated with: Madagascar.
Basic care
- Watering
- A regular moderate watering rhythm works best.
- Light
- Rotate the pot now and then for even growth.
- Temperature
- On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
- Humidity
- Adapts to typical flat humidity.
Pet toxicity
Treat it as a pet-risk plant: distance and supervision.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15362964) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3156068) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (74105-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).