Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)

Sorry Caroline. Somehow I missed this.

Yes, they go in The Baffa, a detached living room from the house which has glass on four walls and they go on the South and West windowsills. They are watered once every to four weeks and the leaves drop See up above on 11 November when they went in for the Winter..

 

Today they came out for the Summer.

The Big Five ...



The smaller ones ...

 

I've only got the one plant now, its in the conservatory, gave it a good drink last week and new growth is appearing, would be good to get it outside this summer but I need the weather to be good enough.

 

Yes, all of mine got a good drink today and lots have new leaves developing.

I naughtily bought another today from Spain, but I couldn't resist!

 

The Black one arrived today but There are two! I have contacted the Seller and asked what the second one is, but have had no response yet.

 

I re-potted three of the adult ones this morning ...

 

I potted on another couple of the small ones this morning (in the pie crust bowl and the one to the left) ...



The remainig small ones growing up ..

 

My birthday present to myself arrived from Spain today. Just resting in this pot getting fresh air while I decide on a container.I have on idea how old it is or what colour (neither did the seller) so a surprise!




Any idea (guesstimate)) on age @pete?

 

Not really, it depends on conditions its been growing in, I'd guess 5 or 6 but they grow slower here.

 

Okay, decided on a pot, cut some of the root off, doused with Cinnamon powder and planted. Put in line but on an upturned saucer for height aesthetics.

 

I love the stems of these (yes I am odd !) ... if I had one I think it would be for the stem

 

Caudex.

 

The same to you

 

I was reading something recently about this. That some people go for the fat caudex and others for the branches and it explained how to achieve each. I am pleased O have both and am anxious when they all bloom.

I started with these when I lost my mobility as they can be kept in a contained space.

 

I think that's why I like Beaucarnea and cacti. My Beaucarnea died last winter - I think it was too damp in the greenhouse for it.