Adenium

The various Adenium species are succulent plants that can be grown in our climate, either indoors or outside. They produce flowers that are truly spectacular for container grown plants.

How do you care for Adenium?

The soil should be moist, not wet, and there should be no standing water. Use a well-drained soil and allow the soil mix to dry out thoroughly before watering again. If you plant directly into the landscape, be certain to position your Adenium on a bit of an incline so the water can drain off after heavy rains.

Is Adenium perennial or annual?

Botanical Name - Adenium obesum Hardiness Zones - Not winter hardy, will thrive from spring to fall in all zones	Annual or Perennial - Annual Bloom season - Early summer to frost
Exposure - Full to part sun Drought Tolerant - Yes	Mature Height - 3 to 4 feet Mature Width - 3 to 4 feet

What is Adenium used for?

In case of Adenium obesum (Lav, Apocynaceae), indigenous people of Oman use it for the treatment of venereal diseases, wounds, skin diseases, headaches, muscle pain as well as joint pain; yet, the active ingredients have not been classified.

What month does Adenium bloom?

Unsurprisingly, Adeniums here shed their blossom during monsoon and reach peak efflorescence during the period from January to May in line with the State's climatic conditions.

How often should Adenium be watered?

Watering your adenium During the growing season, adeniums can be watered as often as several times a week or even daily, depending on the soil mix that is used, lighting and the outside temperature. Larger pots can be watered less frequently, such as every two weeks or so during the peak growing season.

How do I get my Adenium to bloom?

So if you want more blooms then full Sun it is tip 2 watering since this is a desert plant watering

What happens if you touch a desert rose?

The earliest symptoms of an Adenium obesum poisoning would be experienced within 12 to 36 hours of exposure. The symptoms of desert rose poisoning in humans include reduced heart rate, low blood pressure, lethargy, gastrointestinal problems, and dizziness.

How many years does Adenium take to flower?

Desert rose will bloom about seven to eight months after sowing, depending on the cultivation conditions. To encourage blooming, make sure your plant receives at least six hours of sunlight and provide fertilizer at least once a month during spring and summer.

How long does an Adenium plant live?

A well-cared-for desert rose may live for decades, so you don't normally need to worry about your plant dying. But keep in mind that temperatures below freezing will kill the plant. So will overwatering, as desert rose plants are susceptible to root rot.

What does Adenium smell like?

Smells beautiful and looks fantastic with it's green/vanilla throat, white petals topped off with a delicate pink border.

How toxic is desert rose?

Symptoms: All parts of the plant are toxic. Symptoms may include slow heart beat, low blood pressure, lethargy, dizziness and stomach upset. Warning: Seek urgent medical attention for any ingestion.

Can you touch Adenium obesum?

Its sap is poisonous and should never come into contact with children or pets. It is suggested that if you get sap on yourself while handling the plant, wash your hands immediately.

Is Adenium a lucky plant?

Adeniums are known as “wealth plants” in Chinese culture and are a lucky plant for the Chinese Spring Festival. Part of their luck comes from their swollen roots, which symbolize abundance and fertility. Adeniums produce beautiful blooms and are often called the desert rose.

Are Adenium flowers fragrant?

This highly sought after Thailand adenium has beautiful double yellow flowers with bright red striping throughout each petal. It's the first lightly fragrant Desert Rose, making it very special indeed. Flowers have more pronounced pink highlights as they age.

Is Epsom salt good for desert roses?

Conclusion. Epsom salts contain micronutrients and are a beneficial supplement for some plants, especially roses, tomatoes, and peppers.

How do you make Adenium bushy?

Number one keep the plant in bright shade for a month or until new shoots have grown enough number

How big do Adenium plants get?

Introduction to Adeniums : It is an evergreen or drought-deciduous succulent shrub (which can also lose its leaves during cold spells, or according to the subspecies or cultivar). It can grow to 1–3 m (3.3–9.8 ft) in height, with pachycaul stems and a stout, swollen basal caudex.

How long can Adenium go without water?

Adenium is not hardy and will begin to perish at temperatures below 4 ℃, but will tolerate temperatures as high as 32 ℃. The plant is very drought-tolerant and will last several weeks without any new water.

When should Adenium be repotted?

The general rule of thumb is to repot desert rose plant during its period of active growth in the warm season – springtime, specifically, is most ideal. By doing so, the Adenium roots will have a full season of root growth ahead to expand and fill their new accommodations.