{"product_id":"adenium-obesum-caudex","title":"Adenium Obesum mix (caudex XL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdenium obesum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“desert rose”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a succulent plant with an exotic appearance, valued for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethickened trunk (caudex)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge, brightly colored flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that resemble those of plumeria or hibiscus. Native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, it is grown both as a decorative potted plant and as a succulent bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔹 Botanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A perennial plant, slow growing, with a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethick, swollen base trunk (caudex)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that stores water. In its natural habitat, it can reach over 2 m, but in cultivation it is kept small, often between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30–80 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lance-shaped, glossy, dark green, grouped at the tips of the branches. They fall in the cold season for species grown in cooler areas (semi-deciduous).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Large, trumpet-shaped, with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 petals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Colors vary from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epink, red, white, purple, bicolor, or with contrasting edges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Blooming occurs in spring and summer, sometimes in waves throughout the year under ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔹 Recommended growing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edirect sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – at least 4–6 hours a day. Without enough light, flowering is poor and the caudex does not develop well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Low. Water \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eonly when the soil is completely dry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. During the resting period (autumn-winter), watering is drastically reduced or stopped completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very well drained. Use a sandy or rocky substrate, special for cacti and succulents, with added perlite or pumice stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A warmth-loving plant. Must be protected from temperatures below 10°C and kept away from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers dry air. Does not require misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e During the growing season (spring–summer), apply liquid fertilizer for flowering plants once a month.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e By seeds (for interesting caudex shapes) or by cuttings (faster, but with less prominent trunk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShaping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Can also be grown and shaped as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esucculent bonsai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, being very popular in collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdenium obesum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a plant with an exotic look, combining the beauty of tropical flowers with the unusual shape of the trunk. It is ideal for large pots, sunny terraces, and modern decorations, but requires a minimum of careful care to maintain its health and showiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot 30-40 cm\u003cbr\u003ePot diameter: 12 cm\u003cbr\u003eNote: Colors are unknown, and flowers can be single or double.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are for informational purposes – each has a unique shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":54324346913094,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/DDF842ED-2CCE-40A4-9CB7-1991C0EE58EF.jpg?v=1743674704","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-pl\/products\/adenium-obesum-caudex","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}