Adenia venenata

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 3'-24'
W: 24'

planting zones

9b-12

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Adenia venenata plant details

Adenia venenata is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenia venenata

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 - 24 FT - wide, 3 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenia venenata

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Adenia venenata, from the same family as the passionfruit vine, is a caudex plant from East Africa and Yemen with lobed leaves and long, woody vines atop the thickened trunk. The vines can be pruned to maintain a nice shape. The small, cream colored, dioecious flowers attract butterflies. Protect from frost. Young plants should be protected from full, summer sun but older specimens can take more sun. This species is not related to 'Adenium', the popular "Desert Rose."