Angel Red Adenium Plant

Rosy Adeniums / Desert Rose / Angel Red Adenium Plant

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Africa & Arabian Peninsula

Description

Angel Red Adenium Plant is one of the easiest to grow and most rewarding of the fat plants (caudiciforms). Their adaptability to a broad range of conditions makes them forgiving of less than ideal care. This attribute enables just about anyone to grow and bloom them despite individual climate. Rosy Adeniums have many spectacular hybrids. The basic culture is very similar to orchids

Watering

Adenium Plant does not like both over-watering and drying-out. They like a neutral to hard water. Acidic water tends to sour the soil too fast and may cause root rot. A small pot with excellent drainage is a must.

Water plants preferably in the early morning, and allow them to drink up throughout the day. Watering can be done daily to every few days. Never allow your plants to sit in a saucer of water, neither allow them to dry out too often - this causes adeniums to go into early dormancy. Add stones to the pot s bottom to ensure comparatively better drainage.

Light

Adenium Plant, also known as Bangkok kalachuchi , require bright sunlight for proper development. If they are growing in cloudy locations, they become spindly and develop less vibrant blooms. Some species can withstand 30-50% shade and the sun can burn their foliage.

Potting Mix

A mix of course sand, coco-peat amended with perlite (3 parts mix to 1 part perlite) is adequate under most conditions to improve aeration and drainage

Fertilizer

To enhance the growth of your plant's base and trunk, you will need a high-quality fertilizer. This type of fertilizer can also promote flowering, but be cautious of the nitrogen levels - the middle number should be the highest. Remember to water your plant before using liquid fertilizer to avoid root burn and leaf drop.

Landscape Uses

Bosai, Container Plant