Adenium obesum 'Shada'
Also Known As
- Adenium arabicum 'Shada'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 15"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Adenium obesum 'Shada' plant details
Adenium obesum 'Shada' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium obesum 'Shada'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium obesum 'Shada'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Adenium obesum 'Shada' plant
How to Grow Adenium obesum 'Shada'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 3'-15'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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