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Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania]
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania] plant details
Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania] is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter pink and white 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 sp. nova [Tanzania]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and winter
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania]
- USDA Zones: 9b - 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
Garden photo gallery of Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania]
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Gardening facts about Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania] plant
How to Grow Adenium sp. nova [Tanzania]
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Amazing Thailand Desert Rose, Amazing Thailand Double Flowered Adenium (Grafted)
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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