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Left: Adenium "Mike's White " and right: Adenium "Peachy Pink "
The Home Page for Adenium Addiction
The
beauty of Adeniums have intrigued all lovers of flowering plants
for decades, but unfortunately very little information is available
on culture, breeding and development of this species. It is my
hopes to broaden the realm of adenium culture with insights into
creating a most rewarding hobby and one where trial and error
is replaced with firm, hard growing techniques and principles.
Adeniums are basically tropical plants. While most literature
state that they are desert plants, the best cultivation is achieved
in a warm, sunny, year-around growing climate. This is why most
of the best adenium cultivars originate in areas of tropical conditions
(i.e. Hawaii, Florida,Thailand, and Taiwan). It is not to say that they
can only be grown in warm tropical climates, but with special growing
techniques and patience, one can grow them almost anywhere! This
site will be divided into five basic parts. They are; Culture,
Species, Propagation, Hybridization, and Gallery of Cultivars.
References and links will be added as available.
A naturally occurring genetic mutation of miniaturization of a species. Note the quarter for scale.
A hybrid of Adenium somalense and possibly an A. obesum with a dominant splash characteristic that will be passed onto future crosses of lighter colored flowering plants.
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Cultural Information |
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Species according to Michael |
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Propagation techniques |
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Illustration how-to |
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Photographs with some information |
See Adeniums in Hawaii Homepage
Left: Adenium "Mombasa " and right: Adenium swazicum "A batch of seedlings blooming for the first time"
Left: Adenium "Black Ruby plant with flowers " and right: Adenium "Black Ruby close-up"
New Adenium T-shirts available through The Cactus and Succulent Society of Hawaii. 100% cotton hefty T's in two print and t-shirt background color. Choose from Medium, Large and X-large sizes. Inquire for t-shirt sizes available. T-shirts can be mailed to U.S. customers by Priority Mail for a nominal cost. Two designs are available. Make check payable to The Cactus and Succulent Society of Hawaii, Inc. (CSSH).
Cactus and Succulent Society of Hawaii
For people living here in Hawaii, try Fukuda Seed Store at 1287 Kalani Street phone 841-6719 for supplies mentioned here. I do not recommend growers going to Pacific Agricultural Supply due to their horrible service and poor quality controls. Instead, try Exacta sales, where service is utmost and they care about your needs.
SHIPPING PLANTS TO THE MAINLAND
Interested in obtaining some new adenium hybrid grafts from Hawaii? Plants can now be exported to US destinations and other regions (inquire first). See attached link to request price sheet and information of plants available for sale. Well grown Adenium plants hardened in Hawaii's full-sun climate. Flowering plants are obtainable at a shorter period of time. Many varieties to choose from.
Adenium Breeding with Species Page
Cactus and Succulent Society of Hawaii
If you live in Hawaii, there are a few helpful suppliers that can you get some of the products mentioned. Try Fukuda Seed Store at 841-6719. I have had terrible experiences with Pacific Agricultural Supply
