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Adenia fruticosa
Plant type
cactus / succulent, vine
size
- H: 12"-80"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Adenia fruticosa plant details
Adenia fruticosa is a deciduous cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenia fruticosa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
- Plant family: passifloraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 80 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenia fruticosa
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Green flowers, yellow fruit. Davy Transvaal, S. Africa. Grows a greenish, large fat caudex to 1m wide, leaves are 3-5 foliolate, green flowers, yellow fruit. An exceptional caudiciform for the caudex lover.
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How to Grow Adenia fruticosa
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Color
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3'-24'
Width: 24'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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