Adenia spinosa
Plant type
cactus / succulent, vine
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Adenia spinosa plant details
Adenia spinosa is a deciduous cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenia spinosa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
- Plant family: passifloraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenia spinosa
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Caudex to 8'. prefers shade; 6' vines prefers sun; warm/dry in winter.
By: Cactus Jungle
Gardening facts about Adenia spinosa plant
How to Grow Adenia spinosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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