Adenium obesum - Red Desert Rose [large] [bare root]
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Red Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) (Roemer & Schultes): A stem succulent (caudiciform) with incredibly beautiful flowers. It grows a tall, bulbous stem and sprouts long, thin leaves of dark green. This form can produce large, showy flowers that are bright red with a ruffled outline. A. obesum is native to East Africa and the Sahel, where it can reach 10.0' tall and 3.0' wide at maturity.
Please Note: A. obesum are finicky growers and can drop all of their leaves in response to transplanting, changing conditions, or seasonal dormancy. Foliage will re-sprout with proper care.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
Unrooted / Bare Root
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Silver
Bloom Color
Red Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
Overwintering just means to keep a plant alive over the course of a winter.
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That depends on what you mean by "a little above the soil".
You want to make sure the root ball is completely covered by soil. If the lowermost leaves of the rosette get some dirt on them, it's not the end of the world. As long as you don't over water, they should be fine.
You want to make sure the root ball is completely covered by soil. If the lowermost leaves of the rosette get some dirt on them, it's not the end of the world. As long as you don't over water, they should be fine.
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Hello there!
You're going to be better off pulling the whole dead rosette out by the base. That will give room to the remaining chicks to fill that hole with their own chicks.
You're going to be better off pulling the whole dead rosette out by the base. That will give room to the remaining chicks to fill that hole with their own chicks.
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The fast draining, gritty soil is a good start! My only concerns are for your soil pH and sun exposure.
Sempervivum can grow in full sun, but they need to be acclimated to it first. Give them a few hours of exposure to the direct sun, then move them into shade for the rest of the day. Repeat this process, steadily adding or removing an hour or so as needed, until the plants can take the direct sunlight all day.
Soil pH is a different matter. The soil in the crevasses where Sempervivum grow in the wild are very acidic, even down to 4.5. Even S. calcareum, despite their alkaline tolerance, was found to grow in acidic soil. The point being that a slightly acidic soil is far better than an alkaline one for any Sempervivum. However, these plants are tough and a little alkalinity certainly won't kill them. They'll just grow faster and stay healthier in a slightly acidic soil.
Sempervivum can grow in full sun, but they need to be acclimated to it first. Give them a few hours of exposure to the direct sun, then move them into shade for the rest of the day. Repeat this process, steadily adding or removing an hour or so as needed, until the plants can take the direct sunlight all day.
Soil pH is a different matter. The soil in the crevasses where Sempervivum grow in the wild are very acidic, even down to 4.5. Even S. calcareum, despite their alkaline tolerance, was found to grow in acidic soil. The point being that a slightly acidic soil is far better than an alkaline one for any Sempervivum. However, these plants are tough and a little alkalinity certainly won't kill them. They'll just grow faster and stay healthier in a slightly acidic soil.
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Hello there!
Sempervivum are very hardy plants. They contain small packets of bad tasting chemicals, that deter deer and rabbits from nibbling on them. However, I do not believe this works on javelina.
We do not have Javelina this far north but, from what I read, they will eat anything. This includes Sempervivum.
I believe your best course of action is to invest in an electric fence, as you can't shoot them until a certain season.
You could also consider cactus or Euphorbia, which they won't eat due to the spines and poison. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful but… See full answer »
Sempervivum are very hardy plants. They contain small packets of bad tasting chemicals, that deter deer and rabbits from nibbling on them. However, I do not believe this works on javelina.
We do not have Javelina this far north but, from what I read, they will eat anything. This includes Sempervivum.
I believe your best course of action is to invest in an electric fence, as you can't shoot them until a certain season.
You could also consider cactus or Euphorbia, which they won't eat due to the spines and poison. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful but… See full answer »
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If you want to pot them individually, a 3"-4" diameter pot is ideal. But you can also plant groups of Sempervivum together in wider pots. Aim for pots that are 5" or shallower, so that they don't hold too much water.
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They are ideal for the outdoors. You can get them to survive indoors near a sunny, south-facing window or under a strong grow light, but even then they'll often languish and stretch.
Sempervivum are happiest and healthiest when they get lots of sunshine, gritty soil, great airflow, and cold nights and winters.
If you want that Sempervivum look, but indoors, I would recommend Echeveria or Aeonium. Theyhave a rosette shape, but handle sunny, indoor growing better.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
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Good question, but I have some bad news. This sounds like the symptoms of root rot caused by overwatering. You may just be watering too often, but it could also be that the soil you're using retains too much of its water.
Regardless, the first step you should take is allowing the soil to dry completely. I'm going to post a link here that will take you to our FAQ section that deals with rot more thoroughly. I hope this helps and I hope your plant recovers!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Regardless, the first step you should take is allowing the soil to dry completely. I'm going to post a link here that will take you to our FAQ section that deals with rot more thoroughly. I hope this helps and I hope your plant recovers!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
The main difference, from a care standpoint, is hardiness. Sempervivum can survive temperatures to -20°F or even -30°F. Meanwhile, Echeveria shouldn't even freeze.
From a taxonomic standpoint, the main difference is that they're in different genera, although they belong to the same family. This is quite significant and means that these plants, although they look similar, are not the same. Sempervivum rosettes, for instance, die after they flower while Echeveria do not. Semepervivum blooms have petals that spread wide like a daisy's petals, while Echeveria have petals that form a tube. Sempervivum are native to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Echeveria are native to central America.
However, they do share one thing in common. They're both charming rosette plants that are adored the world over. Click the link below to watch a video that explains the differences further… See full answer »
From a taxonomic standpoint, the main difference is that they're in different genera, although they belong to the same family. This is quite significant and means that these plants, although they look similar, are not the same. Sempervivum rosettes, for instance, die after they flower while Echeveria do not. Semepervivum blooms have petals that spread wide like a daisy's petals, while Echeveria have petals that form a tube. Sempervivum are native to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Echeveria are native to central America.
However, they do share one thing in common. They're both charming rosette plants that are adored the world over. Click the link below to watch a video that explains the differences further… See full answer »
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That depends on many different factors.
How much sunlight are they getting?
How much will you water them?
What's their soil like? Does it drain water well or does it tend to absorb water?
Are you fertilizing them? If so, how often and with what nutrients?
The answer to these questions and more will determine how fast your plants grow.
How much sunlight are they getting?
How much will you water them?
What's their soil like? Does it drain water well or does it tend to absorb water?
Are you fertilizing them? If so, how often and with what nutrients?
The answer to these questions and more will determine how fast your plants grow.
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