Adenium Dhofarense seedling size Rare plant
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DAdenium dhofarense: Desert Beauty
Adenium dhofarense is a lovely and uncommon plant in Oman’s Dhofar province and Yemen. Dhofarense is a member of the Apocynaceae plant family and shares many similarities with the more widely distributed Adenium obesum, or desert rose. The plant is a succulent and is perfectly adapted to thrive in hot desert environments, and it is indeed a survivor in the Arabian Peninsula.
| Growing season | Feb to Oct |
|---|---|
| Dormancy | Winter season |
| Repot time | Feb march or July Aug |
| Flowering | starts from Spring |
| fertizlier | Vermicompost |
Adenium Dhofarense Appearance
Adenium dhofarense has a fleshy, swollen caudex or trunk. The plant holds water inside and allows the plant to endure long periods of drought. It forms tree forms of a few meters but slowly and thus is a good candidate for bonsai and cultivation. It has gigantic leathery leaves that can tolerate blazing heat and aridity.
Adenium dhofarense, during flowering, displays lovely trumpet-like flowers that vary from pink to red. Its lovely flowers attract bees and butterflies and add beauty to the landscape. Its large, strong trunk over its lovely flowers is the basic reason for which it is extremely sought after among horticulturists.
Habitat and Adaptation
It is a rocky and sandy soil plant that can tolerate low rainfall. The plant manages to survive the dry climate of Dhofar because of the monsoon rains experienced seasonally. The plant stores water in the root and the trunk and therefore can survive prolonged dryness.
Adenium dhofarense is a sun plant that does not support excess moisture. Naturally occurring on rocky hill slopes, the plant propagates by spreading deep into the ground. The plant endures extreme conditions by having a deep root system to absorb water whenever present.
Cultivation and Care
Adenium dhofarense is one of the best-loved flowers among gardeners and plant growers due to its regal outlook and lovely blossoms. It’s an easy-to-maintain plant as long as you provide it what it requires. The following are some general care instructions on how to do so:
- Soil: Plant in well-drained stony land or sand to prevent root rot.
- Watering: Water sparingly. Let the soil dry out first before watering.
- Sunlight: Provide it with a position in full sun to allow it to flourish.
- Temperature: Warm it up; it is not frost-hardy.
- Propagation: Propagate on cuttings or seeds for new plants.
Adenium dhofarense, properly cared for, can be employed to cultivate in the garden and pot at home. Its compact form and beautiful flowers make it an excellent item to possess within any gardener’s collection. Cultivated naturally or as a bonsai, the desert bloom is still a marvel with its strength and attractiveness.
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