Adenium Purple & Black Double Petal – Grafted Desert Rose Plant

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The Adenium Purple & Black is a unique brand of the desert rose with petals that are purple-black and double. These flowers come in a fascinating eye-catching color and so anywhere, either in the garden or as an indoor plant will look stunning. Here’s how to keep your Adenium healthy and flourishing:Here’s how to keep your Adenium healthy and flourishing:

1. Sunlight:
Ensure that your Adenium is planted in a location that it will be exposed to direct sunlight for not less than 6 hours per day. It was found that for the plants to bloom more frequently and in greater intensity more sunlight is needed.

2. Watering:
Ensure you use loamy soil and make sure that you water the plant properly. It is highly recommended not to overwater the plants therefore allow the soil dry before watering again to avoid root rot. Also, one should avoid one extreme as to water the plant too much.

3. Soil:
Select a good drainage soil regime similar to that of Cactus and Succulents in order to encourage healthy root systems. They include adding of perlite or sand which will enhance drainage.

4. Fertilization:
As mentioned, Adeniums are to be fertilized once a month in the growing season – spring and summer – using a balanced water-soluble fertilizer. During the dormancy, which is in the fall and winter, apply less fertilization.

5. Pruning:
Adenium should be pruned in early spring to encourage the growth of lateral branches as well as [to] trim out any dead or poor-caliber branches. It also aids the plan in the process of producing more flowers, and hence the name pruning.

6. Temperature:
Adeniums are to be grown at warm climates where the temperatures differ between 65°F and 90°F (18°C to 32°C). If your plant is located at area with temperature below 50°F (10°C), try to bring the plant inside or cover it.

7. Repotting:
Transplant the plant every 2-3 years, it is best to do it in spring. Place the plant in a pot one size bigger than the current one to provide roots with an additional room for growth.

8. Pests:
Look for such pest as aphids and spider mites. If pests are found, then it is adviced to wash the plant with insecticidal soap or neem oil.

If well taken care of the Adenium Purple & Black Double Petal will continue to blossom every year. That is why the plant has a rather unusual color choice and is perfect for those who do not have time to take care of their plants very often.

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