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    Adenia fruticosa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 12"-80"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    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.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Adenia fruticosa plant

    How to Grow Adenia fruticosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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