Does Adenium need sunlight?

Light : In their native habitat, adeniums grow in full sun so they need good light to thrive. Direct sunlight is preferable, especially when they are in their active growth phase during the summer months.

How do you keep adeniums blooming?

Feed indoor Adeniums every week during spring and summer, using a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength. To encourage flowering, it may also help to use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer or bone meal.

How often should you water Adenium?

Watering your adenium During the growing season, adeniums can be watered as often as several times a week or even daily, depending on the soil mix that is used, lighting and the outside temperature. Larger pots can be watered less frequently, such as every two weeks or so during the peak growing season.

How long do Adenium flowers last?

You’ll see flowers begin to develop in early spring. With the right amount of light, your plant should bloom steadily until mid-summer. At this point, blossoming will cease for 6-8 weeks only to resume in the early autumn months.

Where should Adenium be planted?

Summary: For best results keep Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) plants in high light for 6 hours or more per day. During the spring and summer growing season keep the soil moist, not wet. Fertilize once per month with half-strength 20-20-20. Reduce watering in winter and no feeding in winter.

How do you make Adeniums grow faster?

The soil should be moist, not wet, and there should be no standing water. Use a well-drained soil and allow the soil mix to dry out thoroughly before watering again. If you plant directly into the landscape, be certain to position your Adenium on a bit of an incline so the water can drain off after heavy rains.

How often do you water Adenium?

During the growing season, adeniums can be watered as often as several times a week or even daily, depending on the soil mix that is used, lighting and the outside temperature. Larger pots can be watered less frequently, such as every two weeks or so during the peak growing season.

Is Adenium a bonsai?

Desert Rose Adenium obesum is very popular as a common ornamental house plant, but is often trained as a bonsai plant! It is easy to propagate the Adenium obesum plant from cuttings or to grow it from seed.