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Pot diameter: 17cm
Adenium obesum 'Ansu Baobab' – Desert Rose Care
Adenium 'Ansu Baobab' is a unique succulent that will win you over with its exotic appearance. Its defining feature is its swollen trunk, which stores water and gives it the look of an African baobab. With proper care, it will reward you with a profusion of tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. It is an ideal choice for lovers of unusual statement plants who have a sunny spot at home.
Watering
With Adeniums, the rule is: They love water, but hate being wet. Watering depends on the time of year.
Growing season (spring–summer): Water generously, but only once the substrate has almost dried out. It drinks a lot on hot days, but never let water sit in the saucer.
Dormant period (winter): If the temperature drops, the Adenium may lose its leaves. At this point, reduce watering to a minimum (perhaps once a month) to prevent the roots from rotting.
Indicator: If the trunk (caudex) feels soft to the touch, the plant needs a drink. If it feels firm, it has enough water.
Light
Adenium is literally a “child of the sun.” Without sunlight, it will not flower and will begin to languish.
Placement: It needs as much direct sunlight as possible. A south-facing window is ideal. In summer, it benefits greatly from being placed outdoors in the garden or on a balcony (after gradually acclimating it to prevent the leaves from getting scorched).
Insufficient light: The plant stretches toward the light, its trunk weakens, and its leaves become pale. Adenium will never flower in these conditions.
Temperature and air
Warmth: As a desert plant, it loves high temperatures (25–35 °C). The warmer it is, the faster it grows.
Overwintering: In winter, the temperature should not fall below 15 °C. If it is cold and wet at the same time, the plant will rot very quickly.
Humidity: Unlike tropical plants, it prefers dry air. Misting the leaves is unnecessary, and avoid misting the flowers altogether to prevent them from becoming moldy.
Fertilizing and pruning
Fertilizing: During summer, feed every 14 days with a liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents or a fertilizer that promotes flowering.
Pruning: Adenium responds very well to pruning. If you want a bushy little tree, don't be afraid to prune it in spring.
Caution: When injured, the plant exudes a poisonous milky latex that irritates the skin. We recommend wearing gloves when handling and pruning it.
Substrate and repotting
Excellent drainage is a matter of life and death.
Mix: Use a special substrate for succulents or mix regular potting soil with sand, perlite, and lava rock in a 1:1:1 ratio.
Repotting: Once every 2–3 years in spring is enough. When repotting, you can raise the plant a few centimeters above the substrate level, which will beautifully showcase its thick root system (caudex).
