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Adenium sp. variegatum
Variegated Desert RoseFamily: Apocynaceae
Origin: Arabia and East Africa
Growing to a height of about 4-5ft, this succulent plant is a member of the same family as Plumeria. Its swollen, often twisted trunk, is pale gray. The leaves are glossy and club-shaped. The flowers appear almost continuously, are trumpet-shaped, and range from white and bright pink to crimson red. They emit a highly toxic sap which in some places is used as a poison for arrows. Adeniums are not generally grown in moist tropical gardens, but are often seen as a decorative pot plants; they may also be used in rock gardens. They need full sun and well-drained potting mixture. Exotic multi-color varieties can be grafted onto the same plant. See other exotic species of Adenium, photo gallery of exotic varieties and Thai Adeniums - milti-colored, multi-grafted. More info...
Similar plants:
- Adenium arabicum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium boehmianum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium hybrid (double flower) (Double Flower Desert Rose Hybrid)
- Adenium hybrid (single flower) (Desert Rose, Impala Lily, Adenium hybrids)
- Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium obesum (Desert Rose, Impala Lily)
- Adenium somalense (Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. (Adenium, Desert Rose, Impala Lily)
- Adenium sp. black hybrids (Black Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. yellow hybrids (Yellow Desert Rose)
See picture of caudex.
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.