{"product_id":"adenium-obesum-raven-s-spell-seeds-1","title":"Adenium obesum 'Raven’s Spell' Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE U.S. SHIPPING ON ORDERS $75+ Mix and Match Seeds, Media and Supplies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenium obesum 'Raven's Spell' is the darkest cultivar in the collection — a near-black, gothic-toned bloom with velvety burgundy-to-black petals and a moody, dramatic presence unlike anything else in the obesum lineup. Where Black Fire burns hot with crimson-red, Raven's Spell stays cold and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulti-petaled double bloom. Broad outer petals with slightly pointed tips surround a compact inner petal whorl, creating a deep, rose-like rosette rather than a flat open face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely dark, velvety burgundy-to-black across the outer petals. The center whorl transitions into a rich dark maroon, with a sharp flash of warm golden-yellow at the throat core — the only bright point in an otherwise near-black bloom. Depth of the black tone will vary some seedling to seedling, which is normal for a hand-pollinated hybrid line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaudex \u0026amp; Growth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard obesum development — a thick, succulent caudex with strong, upright branching. Nothing unusual to manage here beyond the usual obesum culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft, light-to-medium green leaves that put the dark bloom in sharp visual relief — the contrast is part of what makes this cultivar photograph so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese come from hand-pollinated mother plants through my top Thai breeder network. Hand-pollinated hybrid seed carries strong parental genetics, though individual seedlings will vary some in how deep the black tone runs and how compact the inner whorl forms — normal variation for a seed-grown population, and part of what makes growing this one out worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone 6 Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI run obesum outdoors in Northern Kentucky from late May through early September, then bring everything in before overnight lows approach 50°F. Dark-flowered cultivars like this one tend to hold their depth of color reasonably well indoors under lights, but full outdoor sun through the growing season is still what gets the strongest bloom count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Fresh hand-harvested Adenium obesum 'Raven's Spell' seed (select quantity above)\u003cbr\u003e- Germination and seedling care instructions with every order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING BASICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Soak: Warm water soak, 2–4 hours before sowing, to soften the seed coat\u003cbr\u003e- Substrate: Fast-draining, highly inorganic mix\u003cbr\u003e- Germination temp: 80–90°F, with high humidity under a dome or baggie\u003cbr\u003e- Germination time: 3–7 days typical\u003cbr\u003e- Light: Bright indirect on emergence, gradually acclimating to full sun\u003cbr\u003e- Hardiness: Bring indoors before temps drop below 50°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We're Growing With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeds are only half the equation — germination success comes down to the setup. Here's what I use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙ \u003cstrong\u003eDesert Oasis Potting Media \u003c\/strong\u003e— the fast-draining inorganic mix built for Adenium, Plumeria, and caudex seedlings once they're up and potted on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/desert-oasis-potting-media-2qt-resealable-bag\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/desert-oasis-potting-media-2qt-resealable-bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙\u003cstrong\u003e Luxbird Seed Germinator \u0026amp; Propagation Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — bottom heat and a humidity dome, the two things that push obesum germination toward the 90%+ range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/luxbird-seed-germinator-propagation-kit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/luxbird-seed-germinator-propagation-kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙\u003cstrong\u003e 5×5 Germination Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for clean single-variety sowing so nothing gets crossed up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/5x5-germination-tray\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/5x5-germination-tray\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full Desert Oasis media range at americanadenium.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael White — ISA Certified Arborist (KY-0847A), Kentucky Master Gardener. Growing Adenium in Zone 6 since 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Adenium","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":51506085199908,"sku":"AA-OB-RAVENSSPELL-10","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 seeds","offer_id":51506085232676,"sku":"AA-OB-RAVENSSPELL-05","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9655\/7604\/files\/RavensSpell.png?v=1790473140","url":"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/adenium-obesum-raven-s-spell-seeds-1","provider":"American Adenium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}