Adenium
Genus
Red
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Large
Size
Low
Maintenance
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Twice A Week
Water Requirement
Balcony,Outdoor
Use
Swazicum Hybrid Adeniums / Desert Rose / Rosy Adenium / Crimson Cascade Adenium Plant
Family
Apocynaceae
Origin
Africa & Arabian Peninsula
Description
Swazicum Hybrid Adenium plant is the result of crossing Adenium obesum and swazicum hybrids. These intergeneric hybrids possess a striking combination of features, such as a large caudex or swollen roots contributed by the swazicum parent, and large flower size and a wide range of colors inherited from the "obesum" parent. The swazicum parent also enhances the intensity and uniformity of the flower color, resulting in an exceptionally long blooming season and intense colors. In summary, these hybrids often outperform their parents in terms of features and overall quality.
The Swazicum Hybrid 'Crimson Cascade' Adenium is a visually striking plant, renowned for its clusters of deep crimson-red flowers that have a velvety texture. The flowers boast a rich, uniform red hue with a darker throat, creating a bold and captivating appearance.
This hybrid has a compact growth habit, making it perfect for bonsai-style cultivation and potted displays. Its narrow, glossy leaves in deep green beautifully complement the vibrant blooms. As with other Swazicum hybrids, this plant is highly floriferous, producing multiple flushes of flowers throughout the year, especially in warm climates. With its resilience and stunning floral display, it is sure to be the focal point of any garden or collection.
Watering
Swazicum Hybrid adenium plant does not like both over-watering and drying-out. They like a neutral to hard water. Acidic water tends to sour the soil too fast and may cause root rot. A small pot with excellent drainage is a must.
Water plants preferably in the early morning, and allow them to drink up throughout the day. Watering can be done daily to every few days. Never allow your plants to sit in a saucer of water, neither allow them to dry out too often - this causes adeniums to go into early dormancy. Add stones to the pot s bottom to ensure comparatively better drainage.
Light
Swazicum Hybrid adenium, also known as Bangkok kalachuchi , plants require bright sunlight for proper development. If they are growing in cloudy locations, they become spindly and develop less vibrant blooms. Some species can withstand 30-50% shade and the sun can burn their foliage.
Potting Mix
A mix of course sand, coco-peat amended with perlite (3 parts mix to 1 part perlite) is adequate under most conditions to improve aeration and drainage
Fertilizer
To make your plant develop a large swollen base/ trunk, you need a good quality fertilizer. Fertilizer requirement for swelling up trunks is also used to increase flowering. It shouldn't be too high in nitrogen, the middle number should be the highest. Never apply fertilizer directly on roots and do not liquid feed when a plant is thirsty: always water first slightly to avoid root burn and leaf drop.
Landscape Uses
Bosai, Container Plant
