Senin, 08 Desember 2008
Desert Rose (Adenium Somalense) 100 Seeds
Adenium Somalense is a perennial found in Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. It is a multi-trunk shrub or small tree growing about half as wide as it does high. It will grow from 5 to 8 feet in the wild. The trunk form, foliage, and flowers are all very attractive. Each desert rose creates its own sculptural design. The base is large (obesum) and in various shapes. The shiny long green leaves are attractive. Leaves normally fall in Winter. Adenium Somalense has flowers with five lines stripped down right in the middle of each petal. Known to be a prolific bloomer. The flowers are 5-7 cm large. The Desert Rose produce a massive stem when growing older, but will start blooming when quite young, at only 6 inches tall. Do pruning after the plant's rest period. Heavy pruning should be kept to a minimum. New shoots can be pruned regularly. The sap is poisonous, so clean hands after pruning. Hardiness zones 9 -11, (4°C/40°F,-5°C/25°F) in Winter. Extended periods below 40°F (4°C) might kill some of the branch tips. In Summer, if possible, move outdoors to a sunny or partly shaded location. Needs lots of light and fresh air. Keep in a bright location in Winter. Ideally, growing temperature should not be below 54°F. However, in the Winter, keeping it cool, between 54-61°F. Give the plant a needed rest.
Desert Rose Plant - Natural Bonsai - Adenium obesum
Desert Rose -Adenium obesum General Information: The Desert Rose is a native of East Africa. It will grow from 6 1/2 to 10 feet in the wild. It has fleshy leaves and beautiful 2-inch pink open-trumpet shaped flowers. It is a succulent, and forms more of a bush than a tree. It makes an excellent house plant or indoor bonsai. Lighting: Needs lots of light and fresh air. Keep in a bright location in winter. In summer, if possible, move outdoors to a sunny or partly shaded location. Temperature: Growing temperature should not be below 54 degrees. However, in the winter, keeping it cool (between 54-61 degrees) whch gives the plant a needed rest. Watering: Needs little water during winter, especially when kept cool. Increase water during growing and blooming periods. The total watering needed is similar to crassula, portulacaria and other succulents, and it will lose leaves if overwatered. Feeding: Monthly during spring and summer with liquid bonsai fertilizer. Fish emulsion is also reported to work well. Pruning and wiring: Style primarily by clip and grow. Do heavy pruning after the plant's rest period. However, it bleeds profusely, so heavy pruning should be kept to a minimum. New shoots can be pruned regularly. The sap is poisonous, so clean hands after pruning, and avoid getting sap into open wounds. Propagation: Similar to jade trees - cuttings need to be dried for 3-4 days before planting in a sand-peat mix. Repotting: Root prune and repot every two years, after the winter rest period, in a mix of 2 parts bonsai soil, 2 parts peat, and one part sand. Can tolerate being pot-bound.
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