Adenium Plant (Anycolor)

Description

Adenium Plant

Adenium is a tropical plant known for its striking flowers and unique caudex (trunk). Whether you are a new collector or seasoned grower do not worry about the holidays, your Adenium will be alive in any appropriate condition.

What makes it special:

• One of the popular flowering succulent plants.
• Perfect bonsai looking flowering plant
• Popular house plant with attractive foliage.
• Popular low maintenance plant.

Planting and care

Sunlight

• Keep the plant indoor with bright direct natural light.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Adenium plant.

Watering

Water the plant when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.

• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season (April – August) feed the Adenium plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not apply water on plant leaves.
• Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.