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Potting Media & Containers: Building the Perfect Home

Potting Media & Containers: Building the Perfec...

The foundation of successful Adenium cultivation rests literally at the roots—in the potting media and container you choose. Get this right, and most other challenges become manageable. Get it wrong,...

Potting Media & Containers: Building the Perfec...

The foundation of successful Adenium cultivation rests literally at the roots—in the potting media and container you choose. Get this right, and most other challenges become manageable. Get it wrong,...

Choosing Your First Adenium: Seeds, Cuttings, or Plants

Choosing Your First Adenium: Seeds, Cuttings, o...

Starting your Adenium journey begins with a critical decision: how will you acquire your first plants? Each propagation method—seeds, cuttings, or established plants—offers distinct advantages and challenges. Understanding these differences will...

Choosing Your First Adenium: Seeds, Cuttings, o...

Starting your Adenium journey begins with a critical decision: how will you acquire your first plants? Each propagation method—seeds, cuttings, or established plants—offers distinct advantages and challenges. Understanding these differences will...

Planting & Transplanting Adenium

Planting & Transplanting Adenium

The actual process of getting Adeniums into containers—whether starting from seed, establishing cuttings, or moving established plants—requires more precision than typical houseplant procedures. These plants evolved in harsh environments where...

Planting & Transplanting Adenium

The actual process of getting Adeniums into containers—whether starting from seed, establishing cuttings, or moving established plants—requires more precision than typical houseplant procedures. These plants evolved in harsh environments where...

Understanding Adenium Dormancy: What's actually happening inside your plants?

Understanding Adenium Dormancy: What's actually...

One of the most misunderstood aspects of Adenium cultivation is dormancy. Every fall, I receive countless messages from worried growers convinced their Desert Rose is dying. Leaves are yellowing and...

Understanding Adenium Dormancy: What's actually...

One of the most misunderstood aspects of Adenium cultivation is dormancy. Every fall, I receive countless messages from worried growers convinced their Desert Rose is dying. Leaves are yellowing and...

Troubleshooting Early Dormancy Issues

Troubleshooting Early Dormancy Issues

You've carefully brought your adeniums indoors for winter, following all the recommended protocols, and now—just days or weeks later—your plants are showing concerning symptoms. Leaves are dropping rapidly, stems look...

Troubleshooting Early Dormancy Issues

You've carefully brought your adeniums indoors for winter, following all the recommended protocols, and now—just days or weeks later—your plants are showing concerning symptoms. Leaves are dropping rapidly, stems look...

Your November Adenium Checklist: Final Prep Before Dormancy

Your November Adenium Checklist: Final Prep Bef...

November marks a critical transition period for adenium growers across most of the United States. By now, your plants should be safely indoors if you live in zones 4-8, but...

Your November Adenium Checklist: Final Prep Bef...

November marks a critical transition period for adenium growers across most of the United States. By now, your plants should be safely indoors if you live in zones 4-8, but...