Adenium obesum Plant Care Reminders
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General Information
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Instruction By Pat Hammer Notes These plants are heat tolerant and like lots of sun. The like water during the summer month but very little water in the winter when dormant. Best if grown from seed. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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May1. FertilizeAdenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.2. WaterWater regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.3. Pest/Disease InspectionInspect for aphids.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseIf you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.June1. Sow SeedsIt is best to multiply them by seed. Stem cuttings will root but generally, these stem cutting will root but they usually never develop the fat caudix.It is best soak the seeds in warm water a few hours before planting them into flats or pots.2. FertilizeAdenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.3. WaterWater regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.4. Pest/Disease InspectionInspect for aphids.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseIf you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.July1. Sow SeedsIt is best to multiply them by seed. Stem cuttings will root but generally, these stem cutting will root but they usually never develop the fat caudix.It is best soak the seeds in warm water a few hours before planting them into flats or pots.2. FertilizeAdenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.3. WaterWater regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseIf you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.August1. Sow SeedsIt is best to multiply them by seed. Stem cuttings will root but generally, these stem cutting will root but they usually never develop the fat caudix.It is best soak the seeds in warm water a few hours before planting them into flats or pots.2. FertilizeAdenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.3. WaterWater regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseIf you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.September1. FertilizeAdenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.2. WaterWater regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.October1. WaterWater regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.2. ProtectMove dormant plants to a protected spot outdoors that does not suffer frost or too much winter rain. If you live in an area that gets hit by frost, move in doors.November1. ProtectMove dormant plants to a protected spot outdoors that does not suffer frost or too much winter rain. If you live in an area that gets hit by frost, move in doors. -
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
June
It is best to multiply them by seed. Stem cuttings will root but generally, these stem cutting will root but they usually never develop the fat caudix.It is best soak the seeds in warm water a few hours before planting them into flats or pots.
July
It is best to multiply them by seed. Stem cuttings will root but generally, these stem cutting will root but they usually never develop the fat caudix.It is best soak the seeds in warm water a few hours before planting them into flats or pots.
August
It is best to multiply them by seed. Stem cuttings will root but generally, these stem cutting will root but they usually never develop the fat caudix.It is best soak the seeds in warm water a few hours before planting them into flats or pots.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
May
Adenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.
June
Adenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.
July
Adenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.
August
Adenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.
September
Adenium like fertilizer and can be fertilized as often as once per week during the actively growing season. Use a diluted liquid fertilize.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
May
Water regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.
June
Water regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.
July
Water regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.
August
Water regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.
September
Water regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.
October
Water regularly during the hot summer months when the plant is growing. Reduce water as the days shorten and it gets cooler at night.
Protect
When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?
October
Move dormant plants to a protected spot outdoors that does not suffer frost or too much winter rain. If you live in an area that gets hit by frost, move in doors.
November
Move dormant plants to a protected spot outdoors that does not suffer frost or too much winter rain. If you live in an area that gets hit by frost, move in doors.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
May
Inspect for aphids.
June
Inspect for aphids.
Treat for Pest/Disease
How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?
May
If you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.
June
If you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.
July
If you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.
August
If you find aphids, wash off with cool water or use a mild solution of soapy water. If the plants are outdoors there is a natural predator wasp that will come along a few weeks after the aphids start and control the them. It might take a few weeks but eventually the aphids will be gone.