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Adenium, Desert Rose, Impala Lily originally from the arid regions of Africa, appeared on the domestic flower market relatively recently and immediately won the huge sympathy of lovers indoor plants.
Adeniums are classified as succulents. They store water and nutrients in a large thickening of the trunk at the bottom of the plant. IN natural conditions adeniums grow up to 10 m in height, and at home their sizes vary between 30-35 cm. When good care adenium can bloom starting from 1.5 years and even earlier.
Mini adeniums ideal for those who have limited space for keeping indoor plants. And in general, they will be a very valuable and incredibly charming piece in your collection. Such adeniums are distinguished by their compact size, neat crown and dark green shiny “curling” leaves. Adenium dwarfism manifests itself already in the first days of life. Remember that mini adenium seeds germinate more slowly than regular ones. Shoots appear from 5 days to 1 month.
All parts of the plant are poisonous.
Care.
The most important condition for normal development- it is a sunny location. The plant should receive bright light with direct sun. In the warm season, it is recommended to take it out Fresh air(balcony, terrace).
The optimal temperature for growth is from +25 to +35 C. In winter it can drop to +12+15 C, during which the plant enters a dormant period and can partially or completely shed its foliage. The need for a dormant period is not essential when growing adenium, therefore winter time You can use heating and artificial lighting.
In summer, water the plant, drying the substrate between waterings, and in winter, watering should be minimal, depending on the condition of the plant. Once every 2-3 weeks, adenium is fed with fertilizer for cacti or universal fertilizer in half the dose.
Transplantation is carried out if necessary in spring and summer. Young plants are replanted every year, adults - once every 2-4 years. Use neutral, light soil (universal or peat soil for cacti, coconut briquettes) with the addition of a large (up to 50%) amount of cultivators (perlite, sand, fine expanded clay, brick chips, vermiculite, etc.). To stimulate branching, pruning and pinching is recommended.
Growing from seeds.
Seeds begin to germinate within 24 hours, and germination rate, if all conditions are met, ranges from 70 to 100%. They can be pre-soaked for 4 hours (no more!), but this is not a necessary procedure. In summer, seeds are germinated on a sunny windowsill, in other seasons - heated.
For planting use moisture- and breathable, drained neutral soil. Coconut shavings, perlite, charcoal, sand, vermiculite. The seeds are laid out on a moistened substrate; they can be slightly pressed into the soil, but there is no need to completely cover them. Cover with film.
Important! The air temperature at this time should not fall below +25 degrees and not above +35 (it is better to place a thermometer nearby). Warmth in the cold season is provided by heating from below, for which a mini greenhouse is placed on a heating pad, radiator, or shoe dryer.
Also, do not forget to open and ventilate. Ventilation is necessary for air access to avoid rotting of seeds and seedlings. When using heating, adjust air humidity by spraying. You should be wary of drafts.
Caring for seedlings.
Adeniums Mini Size relatively new variety adeniums and among the huge variety of adeniums of other varieties, of course, it is quite rare. At first unnoticed among the handsome giants, now Mini Size adeniums are becoming increasingly popular among amateurs.
Adenium Mini Size is a dwarf tree in a pot. Adeniums of this variety grow very slowly. It will take approximately 3-5 years for your adenium to become truly dwarf tree in a pot. By this age, the plant grows to a height of only 12-17 cm and even without flowers looks very decorative.
Perhaps it is precisely because of cross-pollination with other varieties of adeniums that the varietal characteristics of mini adeniums are not entirely stable in color and flower shape, and lovers can get flowers that are quite original and unusual for this variety.
Lighting.
Mini adeniums require direct sunlight. That's why best place For him, the house has south windows. But even despite this love of light, during the summer heat it is better to slightly shade it to avoid burning the trunk (this is its weak point). The pot with the plant should be rotated periodically to ensure uniform growth of the plant.
Temperature.
Adenium mini is heat-loving; in summer it feels good at a temperature of 25-30°C. With decreasing daylight hours and air temperature, the growth of adenium mini slows down and it enters a period of rest.
During this period, most of its leaves turn yellow and fall off. During the winter dormancy optimal temperature 12-15°C, not lower than 10°C. In the warm season, it is recommended to take it out into the fresh air (balcony, terrace).
Watering and air humidity.
In summer, watering is moderate and the substrate is dried between waterings; in winter, watering is significantly reduced. If it is not possible to provide him cold winter, and it is kept at normal room temperature; the plant should be watered after the soil has completely dried.
Lack of watering for 3 weeks in winter for adenium mini can lead to almost complete loss of foliage and softening of the caudex. As a result, the plant will take a very long and painful time to recover from this state, have difficulty growing new foliage, and may stop flowering for up to 8 months.
Adeniums do not need spraying.
Formation.
Mini adeniums, unlike their larger counterparts, begin to branch very early - usually from 3-8 months. Crown formation is not required, except in cases where it is necessary to change the direction of growth of plant branches.
Bloom.
Typically, Mini Size adeniums begin to bloom at the age of 2-3 years. However, it is not uncommon for adeniums of this variety to bloom (or try to bloom by forming buds, but then dropping them) even at the age of one year. The diameter of the flower is 5-7 cm. Depending on the conditions, the flower stays on the plant for 5-12 days.
An adult plant can bloom continuously all year round. Even winter maintenance with limited watering and a lack of light and heat, although it limits flowering, is often not able to stop it completely.
Fertilizers.
Once every 2-3 weeks with cactus fertilizer or universal fertilizer in half the dose.
Transfer.
It is best to replant mini adeniums as needed (for adult plants), while young plants should be replanted annually. Transplantation is carried out in spring or summer.
It is necessary to take into account that its root system develops in breadth, therefore the pot should be shallow, but wide enough. To avoid overheating of the soil, it is better to take a light pot for replanting (if kept on a sunny windowsill).
The pH is neutral, light (universal or peat soil for cacti, coconut briquettes) with the addition of a large (up to 50%) amount of rippers (perlite, sand, fine expanded clay, brick chips, vermiculite, charcoal, etc.).
Reproduction.
Cuttings, layering during the growing season, seeds at any time of the year.
The seeds of adeniums of this variety usually germinate later than the seeds of ordinary adeniums. Moreover, it is quite normal if mini adenium seeds sprouted 2-3 weeks after sowing (which, in general, is not typical for adenium seeds), although germination is quite possible after 4-5 days.
Precautionary measures.
Adenium is poisonous. After handling it, be sure to wash your hands.
Main pests: spider mite, mealybug.
small ones, bright flowers, decorating the window sills of city apartments and country houses Mini adeniums are charming little branching trees with a wide caudex at the base and leaves that resemble bright green glossy paper. They are compact and fit perfectly into the interior of any home, filling it with an atmosphere of harmony, comfort and tranquility. If their care is organized correctly, at home mini adeniums bloom in the second year of life and delight their owner with long and delightful flowering.
To learn more about these amazing flowers, which occupy a special place among all adeniums, let's take a closer look at them.
Adenium mini are different, but have a lot in common
In nature, their relative, the giant adenium, reaches two meters, and the height of the mini, like other dwarf plants, is small - only about 17 centimeters. They reach this size by the age of five and are an original decorative tree in a pot. But all year round they allow you to admire their bright flowers, reminiscent of a pink bud. As a result of the painstaking work of breeders, mini adeniums are today represented by different varieties:
- White. The variety was one of the last to be bred. Its large white flowers amaze with their beauty and even outline of the petals, so Mini White comes first in popularity;
- Pink. Adenium mini variety Pink blooms gently pink. The center is white. There is no clear boundary of color transition; towards the edge the color becomes richer and brighter.
- Red. Scarlet flowers have a dark border and a white core. Smooth transition from white to scarlet makes this mini adenium even more mysterious and magnificent.
On a Mini of any variety, several flowers bloom simultaneously, covering the plant with a bright, colorful decoration. Flower growers prefer to propagate mini by grafting or seeds.
I would like to say a few words about monadenium richi. Ornamental plant is becoming increasingly popular due to its exotic appearance. Like all minis, it is dwarf, there is a caudex on the lower fragment of the trunk, and the trunk itself looks like a hill of “cones” with three to four leaves at the top. In early spring, with good maintenance, gently pink flowers appear at the top.
How to properly organize care
As with adenium obese, the main requirement at home is good lighting. These plants are similar, so the requirements for growing them are the same. Their homeland is the Arabian Peninsula, so they tolerate high temperature air and bright light.
In order for the plant to bloom as long as possible at home, in temperate climates the flowers need additional lighting. The substrate should be loose, nutritious, and well permeable to air and water. An important condition for Mini is good drainage.
Don't be surprised if the flower emerges from the caudex. The beginning of flowering depends on how correctly you organized the care of your Mini. Some specimens bloom in the first year of life, although this does not last long; there are mini ones that are in no hurry to pamper their owners.
If you have organized the care correctly and Mini feels well at home, an adult flower will bloom for about twelve days.
What you need to remember to ensure proper care
Proper care at home is: good lighting, regular but not abundant watering, moderate humidity and temperature control.
Drying out the soil, as well as excessive watering, lead to disease of the root system, which can cause the plant to die. If a plant suffers from a lack of moisture, the leaves on it begin to turn yellow and crumble, and flowering is delayed for an indefinite period.
Care includes transplanting the flower into a new, more spacious pot. Root system It grows quickly, and if it is crowded, the flower will die. This happens if several flowers are planted in one pot. Young plants are replanted once a year, older ones - every two or three years. Adult flowers need to be replanted as they become crowded in the pot. Replanting is not only about getting more space for root growth and development. This also means providing the root with all the necessary minerals and trace elements at home.
In winter, you cannot help but water the flower, but this is done very carefully, in small portions, once every seven days.
Growing flowers from seeds at home
It is very difficult to predict the germination of seeds, but let’s still look at how this is done. Seeds are planted in March - April to a depth of no more than a centimeter. If there is no special container, you can use a small plastic box with a lid for these purposes so that ventilation can be done two to three times a day. Excessive moisture at home is dangerous for seeds, so instead of watering, spraying is used.
At a temperature of about 30 degrees, seedlings can appear within a week. Two months after germination, the seedlings are planted and fed with fertilizer for succulents.
Growing adenium is not easy, but very interesting activity, it brings many pleasant moments to flower lovers.
Our store has been selling adeniums for five years and often advises customers in choosing seeds. the main problem all newcomers in that they focus on beautiful pictures and are waiting for flowering just like on them. But unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Let's figure out why.
In this article we will talk about three popular myths about adeniums, you will learn how to choose the right seeds, and also learn everything about nurseries in Asia.
Myth No. 1: Adenium from seeds can bloom exactly according to the variety
Selection in the world of adenium is developing rapidly. Over the past ten years, more than 500 varieties have been developed. And every year their number is growing.
But alas, varietal characteristics of adenium are not fixed and are not inherited through seeds. This means that choosing from a picture makes no sense if you're hoping to get exact copy varieties. As a result, the flowering will be very different from what was declared and will only partially inherit the features of the parents. In rare cases it can be very similar, but this is mostly luck.
In good, time-tested nurseries, there are two types of seeds: varietal seeds and hand-pollinated seeds. Let's talk in more detail about each of them.
Varietal seeds
In catalogs they look like a photograph with the name of the variety. And here is the main trap for a beginner. The picture does not promise that these seeds can produce such flowering. It only reports that seeds were obtained from a plant of a given variety. But few people understand this.
Parents. The mother plant is indicated in the photograph of the variety. And this is all we know about the pedigree of such seeds. In some nurseries, the father is matched with similar flowers. But most often it is a simple, single-row savage of pink color - these are called Pink.
Bloom. Nurseries don't appreciate this planting material. It produces virtually no unique blooms. At best, the flowers will be double. You'll be lucky if you inherit your mother's characteristics, at least partially.
Price. The average price tag for 2018 on the Russian market is 25–50 rubles per seed. This is relatively low price, makes this flower roulette very popular.
Hand pollinated seeds
They are easy to distinguish in catalogues. In one photo there are two varieties that have been crossed. Mom is usually on the left, dad is on the right. The picture speaks for itself. But beginners usually avoid it, since it is not clear what to ultimately expect from such seeds. And something vague scares them.
Parents. As already mentioned, both parents of these seeds are known. It is believed that the mother plant is responsible for the shape and size of the flower, and the father plant is responsible for the color. This is very conditional, since the genetic mechanisms of transmission of traits are much more complex.
Bloom. Hand pollination is highly valued in nurseries. This is very painstaking work. These seeds are more expensive, but the result of sowing can exceed all expectations. In addition, the percentage of double flowers is much higher. Inexperienced buyers rarely understand their full value. But it is from them that new, unique varieties are obtained, for which collectors from all over the world line up.
Price. For 2018, the average price tag is 60–120 rubles per seed. Another reason for the lack of popularity of these seeds. But the miser pays twice.
Myth No. 2: Adeniums grown from seeds do not bloom
This is the most popular myth among beginners. In fact, on average, adeniums bloom a year and a half after planting. Everything will depend on the conditions and genetic characteristics of the plant itself.
Sometimes there are particularly stubborn specimens that torment their owners for five years. But they need their own approach.
It also happens the other way around, when already at six months the seedling pleases with its first flowering. But this happens extremely rarely.
Adenium may never bloom if you keep them on a north window, in the cold. At the same time, do not organize additional lighting with lamps and do not use bottom heating. Bright light And warm ground- these are the basic conditions. Without them, the plant will not only not bloom, but also not grow.
Myth No. 3: Adeniums need to be grafted to bloom.
If you have carefully read the information about the previous two myths, then this one will not cause you doubts. Of course this is not true. But then what is the vaccination for?
We have already figured out what kind of flowering can be obtained from seeds. And we realized that it would not be the same as in the photo of the nursery. But I really want to. This is exactly what grafting is needed for - to copy the adenium variety.
For example, we have a plant with very simple flowering. And our friend’s Adenium blooms so beautifully that everyone around is jealous. We ask her for a small cutting and graft it onto our not entirely successful specimen. And now we can also admire this variety at home.
And also with Asian nurseries. If we want to get a unique plant, we buy seeds. We need a specific variety - we take an adult grafted adenium.
How to choose good seeds
Now that we know what seeds are on the market, let's learn how to choose them. The task is not easy, because we cannot predict what the flowering will be like. But you can follow some guidelines.
1. Choose a color
The result of flowering is unpredictable, but the offspring should inherit some of the characteristics from their parents. Over the years of selection, some patterns have been identified.
Pink, red and white colors are transmitted in 80–90% of cases. Yellow, orange and striped flowers are inherited up to 70%. Dark red and purple colors only 20% of offspring are passed on.
But all these colors will compete with each other. For example, if you cross a red-white flower and a yellow-striped one, then most likely we will not get yellow offspring, because the red color will be stronger. But this is a fight of genes; nature decides who will be the winner.
Sometimes the war of genes leads to completely unexpected results. When on one plant we can see several flowering options. Such adeniums are called chameleons.
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bouquet of plants different colors/Rosa Chen |
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This is why knowing the pedigree of seeds is important to understanding what they can produce. To obtain seedlings similar to their parents, the principle of similarity works best.
2. Choose a form
Most gardeners prefer double varieties, but, unfortunately, this trait is not transmitted so often. And, here, single-row flowers, also called singles, are much easier to obtain. If you love them, then you are in luck.
For everyone else the best choice These are hand pollinated seeds. Their percentage of getting terry is much higher. There is only 20–30% that the offspring will be single-rowed. That is, if you plant ten seeds of the same pollination, only two or three seedlings will be singles.
It's a completely different story with varietal seeds. Everything here will depend on the father, hidden from view. If it is single-rowed and the mother is double-rowed, then 60% of the offspring will turn out to be singles. That is, six seedlings per ten seeds.
3. Choose a seller
The seeds of Russian collectors, which they received in apartment conditions or greenhouses, are especially valuable. Usually they are in very high demand and are booked for several years in advance. But it's worth it, since freshness and quality are guaranteed.
4. Choose a price
The rule of the golden mean will work here.
Very cheap seeds should alert you. No, of course, Pinkies can cost 2.5 rubles per piece. But you certainly won't get it for that kind of money. beautiful bloom, no matter how attractive the picture it is sold under.
The main leaders and gurus of adenium farming are countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan. There are breeders with good results and in other countries. But for now, their seeds are just as difficult to get as those grown in Russia.
Although a very high price for a seed is not a guarantee of quality, or rather, beyond quality. Some sellers greatly inflate the price tag, peppering the matter with some enticing inscriptions. For example: elite varieties, exclusive series and other nonsense - sounds good. And the seeds are the same, only more expensive. And it seems that from them there will definitely be results like in the picture. But alas.
5. Choosing a nursery
Let's discuss in more detail what kinds of sellers there are from Asia, and what seeds they sell to us.
All Russian sellers purchase from the same Asian breeders. There are not many of them, but the work and policies of these nurseries are significantly different. This, of course, affects the quality of the seeds.
The main leaders and gurus of adenium farming are countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan. There are breeders with good results in other countries. But for now, their seeds are just as difficult to get as those grown in Russia.
The more reliable the nursery, the greater the chance of getting interesting flowering in shape and color.
Reliable nurseries
Mister Chi Lung Ko Kennel (Taiwan)- one of the most famous and oldest manufacturers in the world. And everything seems to be good about it: the range is wide, the price is low, and sometimes you get worthwhile blooms. But something still confuses me. Or endless supplies of seeds of any variety with a static catalogue. Or maybe a low percentage of masterpieces from these seeds. But there are many satisfied people.
- Range: wide
- Price: lowest in relation to quality
- Results: average, few masterpieces
Yang Ming Adenium or Orient Adenium (Taiwan)- The first name belongs to the nursery, the second sales agent, which only works in certain markets. Because of this, confusion often arises. In Russia the name Orient is more popular.
This is a very well known and respected nursery. But here the price is higher and the quality is corresponding. The results are often worthwhile. In varietal seeds, the father is selected strictly according to the principle of detail. By the way, they tend to run out of seeds, and the assortment is often updated.
- Range: wide
- Price: high
- Results: good, masterpieces are often obtained
Brahma Garden -LEO BMA (Taiwan)- a young nursery that is still under construction. But the results of his selection are impressive. Now the cost of its seeds is one of the highest. But this is due to small volumes and incredible demand exceeding supply.
This breeder is something like Armani or Chanel in the world of adenium breeders. He does not sell varietal seeds, only hand pollination. He considers trading in pictures to be a scam. His catalog contains many experiments on crossing varieties from different nurseries. But alas, vaccinations are not yet available. In general, if you manage to buy seeds from this nursery, you are the owner of a treasure.
- Range: small, hand pollinated only
- Price: very high
- Results: even the singles turn out to be masterpieces
Siam Adenium (Thailand)- guru in selection. They use not just random breeding of varieties by type - crossed and obtained, but conscious, scientific approach. But due to its high cost, it is not widely used in Russia.
One of the few ways to get something very close to the declared picture from varietal seeds is to buy them from this nursery. Hand pollination is sold extremely rarely here. Apparently, they know the value of their selection.
This seller can be recommended to everyone: beginners and professionals. But the seeds will most likely have to be purchased directly from the nursery. IN last years in Russia only their vaccinations are sold, and they are observed frequent cases re-grades. This casts a shadow on the quality of the nursery’s work and its credibility.
- Range: Not very wide. Mostly only varietal seeds, rarely hand pollination.
- Price: very high. If you take 10,000 seeds, then average.
- Results: probably not bad. In Russia, we have not yet seen seedlings flowering from their seeds.
Mr. Kesorn (Thailand)- just a reliable, stable seller. Does not sell varietal seeds. Follows the same policy as Brahma Garden. But it has a meager assortment. Yes, and it is found on Russian markets no longer often. This is where Russian adenium farming began. But competitors forced it out of our market.
Perhaps small groups still sell its seeds. Their price should attract beginners. But don't expect much from them.
- Range: modest
- Price: low
- Results: modest, you shouldn’t expect masterpieces.
Unreliable nurseries
King Adenium (Thailand)- a relatively well-known manufacturer. But in Russia there are still few results from sowing seeds from this nursery. Mostly all unsuccessful, with simple pink seedlings. On the one hand, the seeds are not cheap. On the other hand, there are creepy, manipulated photographs. But in Russia there are good grafted plants from King Adenium, which bloom according to the variety. So, on this moment, it is difficult to judge unambiguously.
- Range: not very wide, only varietal seeds
- Price: high
- Result: doubtful
Saigon Adenium (Vietnam)- one of the most unstable suppliers in Asia. I want to scold him and praise him at the same time. But since we are talking about seeds, we will still speak in a negative light.
First, it should be mentioned that the selection of adenium originated in this nursery. The first one was released here terry variety- Doxon. Here, every year, simply cosmic colors and shapes of flowers are created. But all this is negated by the terrible organization of the sales process.
All seeds are numbered. This is done for convenience, since the names are mostly unpronounceable. And everything would be fine, even convenient - it’s easier to write the number. But these numbers are constantly jumping. Either some variety is marked as 16, or it’s already 61. It’s unclear how to order, what they’ll send is also unclear.
Although the price tag doesn’t bite, I don’t want to order it. You immediately remember the high percentage of mismatched plants they send in grafted plants. The amount of rot and diseased adeniums is also off scale. All this completely discourages desires. Seeds and plants are, of course, different categories of goods. But the principle of operation of the nursery is the same.
We do not risk working with this nursery and do not advise you to. We'll see the results and maybe change our minds.
- Range: so wide that the nursery itself gets confused
- Price: slightly above average
- Results: Seed sales started only this summer. No results yet.
Nurseries from Aliexpress (China)- no matter how much you tell stories about what comes from this wonderful site, it’s not enough for the thrifty. If you love roulette, then this is the place for you.
This is not exactly a nursery, but they order here with enviable regularity. Although they often get string or burdock instead of adenium. It's really very cheap. Of course, the rare blue varieties declared by the seller will definitely not be able to be grown. But there is a small chance that they will send the seeds of the desired plant.
- Range: huge, photoshop would work
- Price: very low
- Result: sometimes adeniums grow
A short cheat sheet for beginners
- Adenium grown from seeds blooms.
- For adenium to bloom, it is not necessary to graft it.
- Grafting is needed to completely copy the variety.
- Adenium seedlings can only partially inherit varietal characteristics.
- It is easier to obtain a beautiful, unique plant from hand-pollinated seeds.
- Hand-pollinated seeds provide better terry. And we can guess how they will bloom, since we know their parents.
- Reliable nurseries value their products. Therefore, good seeds are more expensive.
Adenium mini – dwarf variety adenium obese (obesum). It has all the features characteristic of its “tall brother”: thickening in the lower part of the trunk (caudex), gorgeous flowering, unpretentiousness.
Advantages of miniature varieties
Size
Adenium mini size – perfect option for lovers of exotic flowering succulents when there is absolutely no space left on the windowsill. An adult bush (by 4-5 years) reaches a height of only 20 cm. Bred low-growing varieties very recently and not widely distributed, so you can only buy them by seeds.
The compactness of the miniature allows you not to think about annual pruning trees. Mini varieties branch on their own, unlike the “full-size” varieties.
Bloom
Will please dwarf plants and flowering: it often begins from the first year of life and practically does not stop even in winter period with proper care. The size of the flower is also noteworthy: 5-7 cm in diameter.
Breeders have not yet been able to develop the number of shades and patterns of flowers that adenium obese has. There are white, pink, red and white-pink inflorescences.
Secrets of growing “desert roses” from seeds
In order to grow your own “miniature”, you should:
- Buy mini adenium seeds.
- Select containers for sowing: small volume, shallow, individual for each seed.
- Prepare the soil - nutritious, but light and loose. Be sure to use expanded clay or pebbles as drainage to prevent moisture stagnation and root rotting.
- Filling the pot with soil should not be complete. Be sure to leave about 1 cm of free height for watering.
- Pre-soaked (in warm water with the addition of potassium permanganate) for a day, the planting material is laid out on the surface of the soil and lightly sunk into it with light pressure. Moisturizing the earthen coma is done from a spray bottle.
- Sown mini adenium seeds should be placed in a bag to maintain constant moisture.
- The best temperature for germination is 25-30 degrees. Shoots of the miniature variety appear later than the usual “desert rose”. In a week or two, sprouts will begin to appear.
- The emerging plants are placed on the sunniest windowsill.
- Watering the seedlings is carried out very carefully, after the soil has completely dried.
- Feed the plants twice a month.
Adenium mini is a great option for lovers rare plants. Periodic watering and bright sun are the basic needs of the crop to obtain abundant, long-lasting flowering on a dwarf plant.
