Adenium sp. 'Black Swan' ('Black Swan' Desert Rose) - Image 1
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Botanical name: Adenium sp.
Common name: 'Black Swan' Desert Rose
Cultivar: Black Swan
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Arabia and East Africa
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Adenium 'Black Swan'
Adenium (Desert Rose) 'Black Swan' has velvety wine-red petals that deepen to near-black.
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This Adenium hybrid, Black Swan, stands out with its deep, dark petals that almost appear black with a hint of dark red near the center. The ruffled edges give the flower a full, dramatic look, and the light-colored center adds a striking contrast. With its mysterious and bold appearance, it's a true beauty that will stand out as the black swan of your garden.
Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
Succulent Care. This plant is shipped bare-rooted. Plant it in well-drained soil mix, water and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Let soil dry between waterings.
Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
Succulent Care. This plant is shipped bare-rooted. Plant it in well-drained soil mix, water and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Let soil dry between waterings.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, shipped barerooted