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1 black tin of 10 Adenium Obesum 'Desert Rose' Pink Hybrid Seeds
Adenium Obesum
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
3-14 days |
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depth |
1/4”-1/2" |
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spacing |
1-2 seeds per soil pod or nursery pot |
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recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot to start |
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time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
75F - 90F |
About the Plants:
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description |
bonsai-shaped tropical succulent tree, it is a caudex plant so it has a thick trunk, and produces lovely pink and white blooms |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
12”-36” |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining sandy coconut coir/peat-based(cactus) potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
scale, mealybugs, spider mites |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info:
Once sprouts pop up, you can remove the plastic cover and ensure that the growing medium remains moist. You can start to lightly fertilize the seedlings with liquid fertilizer on a weekly basis, switching to a once-a-month basis during the growing season for adult plants.
For the 2022 growing season.