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Adenium seedlings first bloom

15 years ago

Hi Guys,

A little off topic but thought I would share a picture

of this adenium seedling. The seeds were germinated on

5/07. The parent cultivar is "Noble Concubine". I think is

awesome.

Happy Growing!

Randy in Savannah

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merandy19
Original Author

15 years ago

Hi Ya'll!
I havent been posting lately, that time of the year when things are alittle hectic.
Hi Iowajo-No smell, but they do have to be indoors for the winter.
SJP-The seedlings were in mostly full sun locations on concrete. They rec'd a balanced fert until this year added Dynomite 13-13-13 slow release fert to the mix. This seedling grew bigger and taller than its siblings. Two others are half the size and have shown no signs of blooming.
I believe its not unusual for seedlings of a year old or so
to bloom. I also have a seedling I started at the same time, its a cultivar of "Red Weiss". A solid red, cant wait
til it blooms. There's always next year! Here is another picture I just snapped of the same plant as above.
It is under HID lamps which is why the leaves are so green.

Happy Holidays Everyone!
Randy in Savannah

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Comments (8)

karyn1
15 years ago
That's beautiful with a nice caudex and the foliage is such a deep dark green. Definitely a winner.
iowajojo
15 years ago
Do the flowers smell? I see alot you you guys like Adeniums. Please tell me there is no scent...I don't NEED anymore plants I have to haul in for the winter.... :)
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karyn1
15 years ago
None of mine have a scent but they are NOT cold hardy and must be protected from cold temps. They are an easy plant to grow. Most of mine go dormant during the winter and put out new growth in the spring. A difference with adeniums is that many of us concentrate on getting an enlarged caudex in addition to flowers.
s_p8987
15 years ago
Hi Randy!

Would you mind telling us how you cared for it from seedling to bloom. Is blooming at a year and a half old normal? What kind of feeding did you do, etc. It's really lovely. I have made the foray from Plumeria into Adenium - wish me luck! I just planted some seeds today!

P.S. the mardi gras seedings that came from your seeds are doing well! I can't wait to post pictures for you in the spring!
rredbbeard
15 years ago
Wow--I have first year seedlings on my windowsill that look like...um...first year seedlings! (~3 inches tall.) I thought adeniums required 3+ years to bloom...you must have a greenhouse or just a really great spot for the plant!

--Rr in CT
s_p8987
15 years ago
Randy?

Are you there? We are dying to know if/how you fed your Adeniums. Alright, it actually looks like it is only me who wants to know!
littlem_2007
15 years ago
hello, Randy, that is absolutely gorgeous!! i had also started aome seeds at about the same time as yours but unfortunately for me: none is blooming although i do have one that is about 7" tall and the rest look like babies. thanks for the photo.
sue

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