Benefits of Adenium Plants

Bonsai Potential :

Adenium is a hardy plant and is favored for its suitability to adapt as bonsai specimens. Gardening enthusiasts create miniature tree-like forms with this beautiful plant.

Ornamental Beauty :

Adenium plants are prized for their captivating, colorful flowers, making them a popular choice for home gardens, landscapes, and indoor spaces.

Drought Tolerant :

Adenium grows comfortably in areas with arid or dry temperatures because of its ability to store water in its thick roots. They require quite less watering. 

Air Purifier :

Adenium is an excellent air-purifying plants that absorbs harmful chemicals and gives out oxygen-rich air.

Care Tips For Adenium Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Adenium plant must be watered only when the top layer of the soil looks completely dry. This is because this plant is from an arid region and retains water in its leaves as well.

Light :

The Adenium plant loves bright sunlight for at least 6-7 hours a day. However, during the months, it is best to keep it in an area where it is not directly exposed to extreme cold.

Placement :

Adenium is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight during the summer months. As the winters set in, protect the plant from frost.

Fertilisation :

Adenium does not need much fertilizer. Adding vermicompost twice a year will be sufficient for this herbal beauty to thrive.

Ideal Soil Mix :

The ideal soil mix for Adenium succulents is, Perlite/Vermiculite (20%) + Garden Soil (20%) + Cocopeat (25%) + Vermicompost (25%) + Neem Khali (10%) 

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Adenium plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread.

Pest Control :

The Adenium plant is relatively less prone to pest attacks. The few things to be mindful of are, that the plant does not like overwatering or standing water.