Monday, August 06, 2007

My Adenium Boehmianum is flowering



Beth bought me this Adenium several years ago and I had almost given up on it and thought one last try outside during the summer to see if it would fair better. Well it has taken off and started to flower!!!! Mr. Green Thumb does it again, lol!
There are several species of Adenium: Adenium swazicum, Adenium somalense, Adenium arabicum, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium crispum, Adenium obesum.
Adeniums have many spectacular hybrids. The basic culture is very similar to orchids. A small pot with excellent drainage is a must. Adeniums do not like both over-watering or drying-out. There is a little 'secret' how to create a weird shape of base: just lift the plant a bit every time you re-pot the plant, so the upper parts of roots will be a little exposed. The plant will form more roots that will go down.

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