365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Aptly Named Adenium "Joyful"
Day 214: "Joyful" is an apt name for this particular cultivar of Adenium obesum, a succulent found wild in sub-Saharan Africa. Many hybrids are available through specialty plant suppliers, but those most commonly available are likely to be the product of grafting onto sturdier true-species stock and would not develop the thickened base (caudex) if left to develop on their own from seed. Adeniums must be treated with some attention to their seasonal water requirements in order to be grown successfully. During the blooming cycle, they require more water; during the months of winter dormancy, they should be managed like cacti, allowing the soil to go nearly dry between waterings. A potting soil which drains well is essential. Otherwise, they may develop root-rot. This is a plant which loves it hot and dry! Set it in a sunny window and prepare to enjoy a spectacular display.
Labels:
Adenium obesum "Joyful",
houseplants,
succulents
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