Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Adenium (a-DEE-nee-um) (Info)
Species: obesum (oh-BEE-sum) (Info)
Cultivar: Tropic Sun
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7 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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