Adenium Obesum

Description

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Adenium
Species: obesum

An exotic flowering plant, with a few leaves and a handful of flowers. The plant begins to bloom after 12 months. Flower size depends on the species from 2 cm (in mini adenium) to 10 cm. Adeniums can reach a height of up to 2m in nature. At home, the size is regulated by pruning and each cutting is very easily rooted.

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Propagation: By seed, cuttings

Pre-treatment: Soak 1-2 hours in warm water

Sowing: Throughout the year in the substrate, press the seed into the substrate and cover it with a thin layer of the substrate. Cover with nylon (ventilate daily or make a couple of small holes in the nylon)

Germination: Temperature 22-25 C, germinates in 3-18 days

Location: Direct light

Resistance zone: 10a / -1.1 ° C (30 ° F)