Adenium sp. 'Black Widow' ('Black Widow' Desert Rose) - Image 11
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Botanical name: Adenium sp.
Common name: 'Black Widow' Desert Rose
Cultivar: Black Widow
Family: Apocynaceae
Adenium 'Black Widow'
Adenium 'Black Widow' -velvety double bloom with deep burgundy to near-black petals and a pale contrasting throat.
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Black Widow (sometimes misspelled as Black Window) features deep, dark petals that fade to rich red at the edges, creating a dramatic, almost sinister appearance. The flower's intricate ruffled edges and bold colors make it stand out with a mysterious allure, much like its namesake. A striking and captivating addition to your garden, this bloom is both powerful and elegant.
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.
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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.
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