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Adenium obesum [picotee flower]

Also Known As

  • Adenium obesum 'Picotee'

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Adenium obesum [picotee flower] plant details

Adenium obesum [picotee flower] is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium obesum [picotee flower]

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: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium obesum [picotee flower]

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Adenium ‘Picotee’ is a beautiful succulent plant with a swollen trunk used for storing water. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes or as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect your plant from frost!

Gardening facts about Adenium obesum [picotee flower] plant

How to Grow Adenium obesum [picotee flower]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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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
Photo of Adenium obesum flower, form by Siamadenium
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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
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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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