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    Adenia spinosa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    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

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    Adenia fruticosa

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-80"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Adenia fruticosa foliage by Frank Vincentz
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    Adenia glauca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Adenia glauca foliage by Barry Parker
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    Adenia venenata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-24'

    Width: 24'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Adenia venenata foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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