Adenium somalense

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Taxonomy: Family: Apocynaceae · Genus: Adenium

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Adenium

Waterlow

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature12 °C

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Adenium tip: The desert rose rests leafless in winter – give almost no water then. Its sap is toxic.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Adenium

🐱Cat severe🐶Dog severe🐴Horse severe🐰Rabbit, rodent severe🐮Cattle severe🐐Sheep, goat severe🐷Pig severe🐔Poultry severe🧒Human (child) moderatedetails →

At a glance

Adenium somalense – what to know

Adenium somalense – family: Apocynaceae, genus: Adenium. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 12 °C. For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Adenium somalense?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Adenium somalense need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Adenium somalense get?

Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Adenium somalense toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Adenium somalense flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Adenium: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August, September.

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