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Adenium multiflorum (Adenium multiflorum)

Adenium multiflorum, a striking succulent shrub from Southern Africa, features a swollen base and vibrant red and white flowers. It thrives in arid conditions.

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Sunlight

Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, sandy or gritty mix

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.

At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Drought tolerant; prone to root rot if overwatered.

Soil

Well-draining, sandy or gritty mix

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 20-30°C; protect from frost.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.5 - 2.0 m

Spread

0.5-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-8 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusAdenium
  • speciesAdenium multiflorum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 6/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 6/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant are toxic.

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