Adenia Species

Adeniakeramanthus

Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Adenia (a-DEE-nee-uh)
Species
keramanthus (ker-uh-MAN-thus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Bernardino, California

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Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2008 | neutral

Had a small one that was growing very nicely until freak, early snow storm (Fri., Oct. 13, 1006) dumped 2+ feet of snow in a couple hours...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | neutral

Caudiciform plant native to South Africa. Succulent stem to 1' diameter. Red fruits. Rare in cultivation, but available periodically a...Read More

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