My Solo Adenium Update

9 years ago

After dropping into this forum accidentally, I got hooked and decided to immediately buy my own adenium about 1.5 years ago.

We had our good and bad times. It wasn't sunny and warm enough in the house, but it being San Francisco, it was too cold or too _________ outside. Then it'd burn....then it would wilt. It wanted water...or it didn't. It'd grow a new leaf...and then it'd turn yellow.

She bloomed -- for, like, a whole entire day...and then the flowers went face down.

Arrggh.

But then, I moved to a much warmer city in California, closer to Sacramento. For two months now, my Adenium has been basking in the sunshine outside with the temps ranging between 85-100, getting partial sun.

And then it rained yesterday, which made the perfect opp for photos. It's so nice and cool today.

Now, she looks much, much better with each leaf glistening and buds forming. Overall, she really hasn't grown that much because of these mishaps I've caused her. But this is the first stretch of time where one thing or another has not been ailing her, and she looks happy.

I have hope again!
And now, I think I want more. :)

Comments (5)

rcharles_gw (Canada)
9 years ago
Sugi,
It is great that your adenium is flourishing now. We all go throught different forms of challenges, but as yourself.
Most times they rally.
What a very healthy looking plant and yes, you should get a few more.
Rick
Sugi_C (Las Vegas, NV)
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, Rick!
Yeah....it was quite the journey to get here. I forgot what mine is called but when it bloomed, it really wasn't that attractive -- like bright fuschia with a little white in the middle, if I recall correctly. The blooms faded so fast I didn't even get to snap a photo, haha. But I like the look of the plant.

I personally don't like heat, but the plants sure do like it here. The summers being 68 degrees high in SF were pleasing to very few.
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laurieinphx
9 years ago
Glad to see your plant is thriving. Watch out for these plants, they grab hold of you and you are addicted before you know it!

Laurie
greenclaws UK, Zone 8a
9 years ago
It's just not allowed to own just the one, didn't any of us tell you that.? Lol! Glad you enjoy the forum, and the plants too so hope to see you around :)

Gill UK
Sugi_C (Las Vegas, NV)
Original Author
9 years ago
Gill, lucky for me -- the one time this bloomed, it wasn't all that, lasting one day and all. Totally not worth it, even if I do like the look of the plant itself.

But this time, these buds are growing big and plump right now. If this looks good and stays open for more than 2 days without falling off the plant....I'm in financial trouble, LOL.

Grace