Arabicums, Imported Seed grown

Description

The Adenium Arabicum, grown from imported seeds, is a drought-resistant succulent with a distinctive swollen base that stores water. It produces stunning pink, red, or white blooms and is highly sought after for bonsai cultivation. With proper sunlight and minimal watering, this plant thrives as an eye-catching ornamental addition to gardens, patios, or indoor collections.

Growing Instructions

• Soil: Use well-draining sandy or cactus mix.
• Sunlight: Requires direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering.
• Watering: Water once a week, reducing in colder months.

Care Instructions

• Temperature: Prefers warm conditions above 60°F (15°C); protect from frost.
• Humidity: Adapts to dry climates but can tolerate moderate humidity.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during active growth.
• Pruning: Trim leggy branches to encourage compact growth.

Uses

• Popular as a bonsai specimen due to its thick caudex.
• An excellent outdoor potted plant for patios and landscapes.
• Often used in desert gardens for its sculptural beauty and low maintenance.

Fun Facts

• The Adenium Arabicum has a more rounded, thickened trunk compared to other adeniums.
• Known as a “living sculpture,” each plant develops a unique shape over time.
• Highly prized among succulent collectors and bonsai enthusiasts for its dramatic form.

Environmental Impact

• A drought-resistant plant, ideal for water-wise gardening.
• Thrives in low-maintenance landscapes, reducing the need for excessive care.

Attributes:

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor Sun Loving Plant
• Maintenance: Low Maintenance
• Plants by Type: Succulent Plants, Bonsai Plants
• Sunlight Requirement: Direct Sunlight
• Water Schedule: Water Once a Week
• Pet Friendly: No (Toxic if ingested)
• Beginner Friendly: Yes