What is the difference between Arabicum and Adenium?

What is the difference between Arabicum and Adenium?

Adenium arabicum is similar in appearance to Adenium obesum, but creates a massive, more squat and fat caudex without much differentiation between trunk and branches and is the most succulent and "desert like" species. The fleshy trunks and short naked branches are also somewhat more coloured in purple to dark brown.

Can Desert Rose take full sun?

The Desert Rose thrives in full sun with regular watering in the summer. When temperatures drop to 55 degrees or lower, you should cut back on watering quite a bit. Using a terra cotta pot is ideal, since this allows water to drain quickly. Use a cactus mix when re-potting and take care not to use a too-large pot.

How long does a Desert Rose take to bloom?

The desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a slow-growing plant (gaining less than 12 inches per year) that boasts a thick, succulent stem and deep pink flowers....How to Grow Desert Rose.

Botanical name	Adenium obesum
Bloom time	Summer
Flower color	Pink, red
Hardiness zones	11, 12 (USDA)
Native area	Africa

Does Adenium need direct sunlight?

In their native habitat, adeniums grow in full sun so they need good light to thrive. Direct sunlight is preferable, especially when they are in their active growth phase during the summer months. Water Requirements : Soil moisture is an important consideration in adenium culture.

How poisonous 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.

Should I prune my Desert Rose?

You can prune a desert rose year-round, though pruning the plant in late fall may promote a flush of new growth that is especially susceptible to cold weather damage. Blooming occurs on new growth, so timing pruning well before flowering encourages more branching and, as a result, more blooms to develop.

How often should you water a desert rose plant?

Place a desert rose in your most sunny window where it can get direct sunlight for at least six hours per day. Water the plant regularly, about once a week; add water until you can see water running into the saucer.

Why is my Adenium drooping?

Drooping branches on an adenium is almost never a good sign. Obviously, the plant has lost it's turgor, which means there is a low amount of water in the plant. It could be that it simply is underwatered. So if the soil is excessively dry, give it a drink.

Do Adenium lose their leaves?

In order to resume growth in the spring, adeniums must be returned to proper light conditions. If the adenium grows indoors, the leaves will sunburn and likely fall off once the plant is moved outdoors in the spring. However, the plant will likely re-leaf with leaves that function better in the sun.

Why are the leaves on my Adenium turning yellow?

If a Desert Rose is grown in overly wet conditions, it might develop fungal stem rot, which usually starts at a stem tip and could also affect leaves on that stem, causing them to turn yellow, then brown. ... To save the plant, prune the affected part of the stem back, cutting the soft area and into healthy, firm tissue.

How do you trim Adenium?

Cut back long, lanky shoots to about the same length as other stems, using a pair of sharp, clean pruners. Prune any branches that rub or cross other branches. Make the cuts just above a leaf node, or where the stem joins with another stem. This way, there is no unsightly stub.

Can yellow leaves turn green?

Yellow leaves are often a sign of stress, and it's generally not possible for yellow leaves to turn green again. Poor watering and lighting are the most common reasons, but fertilizer problems, pests, disease, acclimatization, temperature extremes, or transplant shock are other potential causes.