Adenium Baobab

PLANT:

• Adenium Baobab; The Desert Rose, is known for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in various colors, including shades of pink, red, and white. The flowers usually appear in clusters and can be quite long-lasting.
  Like many succulents, Adenium Baobab has adapted to its environment by storing water in its thick, swollen stem and branches. This adaptation allows it to withstand periods of drought.
  In some cultures, Adenium Baobab is associated with myths and stories. For example, in East African folklore, it is believed that spirits reside in these plants, and they are sometimes planted near homes for protection.
  
• Water Needs: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly and let the soil dry between waterings.
• Light Requirement: Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, with a minimum of 6 hours daily.
• Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning, well-draining soil, and balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
• Scientific Name: Adenium obesum (synonym: Adenium boehmianum)
• Common Names: Desert Rose, Adenium Baobab, Impala Lily, Sabi Star, Kudu
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Origin: East and West Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Sudan
• Cold Tolerance: Not frost-resistant; protect from cold temperatures.
• Heat Tolerance: Highly heat-tolerant; thrives in hot, arid climates.

Important note: Adenium Baobab may enter a period of dormancy during the winter months. During this time, its growth slows down or halts, and it might lose some or all of its leaves. This is a natural response to the reduced sunlight and lower temperatures.

CERAMIC:

• Size: 19cm tall x 15cm wide.
• Stoneware handmade pot with a Black Lava glaze
• Fired up to 1200°C
• Also glazed in the interior of the pot, to keep the plant roots safe.