Adenium 'Double Black Asia'

Also Known As

Adenium x 'Double Black Asia'
Double Black Asia Desert Rose

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Adenium 'Double Black Asia' plant details

Adenium 'Double Black Asia' is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium 'Double Black Asia'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium 'Double Black Asia'

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

This highly sought after adenium is known for its fully double blooms that area a vibrant red with dark maroon swirls on the petal edges. This Desert Rose flowers nearly continuously if environmental conditions are warm and sunny. We sell grafted plants with a thickened caudex. These are two year-old specimens.