[quote="GigiPlumeria"] I am really impressed how these adeniums bloom almost non-stop. I can't prune them since it seems like the tips have buds all the time. They look rough in appearance but the blooms are still pretty.]

Beautiful blooms Gigi. Even I am confused. I want to prune Thor. But it is still blooming. I saw in one YouTube video where the guy was suggesting to prune Adenium before the new growth starts in Feb. He said if the new growth started and we prune it will hamper with flowering. Don't know how far is this correct.

Another thing ,what should be done first. Pruning or repotting? Pl suggest.
If pruning first and then reporting when should I hang? Or I should ditch hanging this year.

Yes, pruning instructions vary. Some say prune right after the bloom but I didn't want to do that as I might miss out on seedpods. Then when I realize no seedpods are forthcoming, usually new buds have formed .

But, since mine are not that tall, I experimented and pruned some and they formed buds right away on new growth.

I don't know about repotting and hanging. My plan is just to loosen the dirt of each Adenium (so the soil is not too compact) but have no plans of repotting or hanging any.

GigiPlumeria said: For those who probably noticed the newly redesigned garden site, there is a link of the announcements:

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Thank you for the tip. I was not a fan of the new font.

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You are welcome! Yes, you can now switch it back to the old font.

Aashna said:
I saw in one YouTube video where the guy was suggesting to prune Adenium before the new growth starts in Feb. He said if the new growth started and we prune it will hamper with flowering. Don't know how far is this correct.

Another thing ,what should be done first. Pruning or repotting? Pl suggest.
If pruning first and then reporting when should I hang? Or I should ditch hanging this year.

I will repot first, then when I am sure that the plant is healthy and start to grow, I will prune.
I like to prune the adeniums during their active growing time, as I believe it will have a higher chance in getting multiple branches

As per hanging, what I know is that hanging is required when you prune / cut the roots, to let the wounds callused. Or when you need to loosen the roots, if you let the plant dried for a long time, the roots will become softer and you can reformat the shape. Have seen 1 seller had an adenium hanging for more than 6 months to make the roots straight, but not sure if he sprayed the plant with water or not

Kaktus said: I will repot first, then when I am sure that the plant is healthy and start to grow, I will prune.
I like to prune the adeniums during their active growing time, as I believe it will have a higher chance in getting multiple branches

I tested this theory and I think you are right and they bounce back fast too.

GigiPlumeria said: Yes, pruning instructions vary. Some say prune right after the bloom but I didn't want to do that as I might miss out on seedpods. Then when I realize no seedpods are forthcoming, usually new buds have formed .

But, since mine are not that tall, I experimented and pruned some and they formed buds right away on new growth.

I don't know about repotting and hanging. My plan is just to loosen the dirt of each Adenium (so the soil is not too compact) but have no plans of repotting or hanging any.

Same happens with me . Thor is a heavy bloomer the moment flowers are gone and i wait for seeds new buds form . Since it's Feb will prune and let the flowers go. Anyways I don't think i will get a pod have never seen one in past 6 months .

Kaktus said: I will repot first, then when I am sure that the plant is healthy and start to grow, I will prune.
I like to prune the adeniums during their active growing time, as I believe it will have a higher chance in getting multiple branches

As per hanging, what I know is that hanging is required when you prune / cut the roots, to let the wounds callused. Or when you need to loosen the roots, if you let the plant dried for a long time, the roots will become softer and you can reformat the shape. Have seen 1 seller had an adenium hanging for more than 6 months to make the roots straight, but not sure if he sprayed the plant with water or not

@kaktus the plant won't topple if heavy after repotting as we uplift it an inch ?

No issue at all, if you find that the plant is not stable, just put some bricks or rocks to support, you can remove the bricks later when it can sit by its own. I did this a lot when try to root cactus, the plant has to sit on top of the media, then the rocks will help to support, this is one example, ofcourse for Adenium you need a bigger stones

Hello, spring is almost here in Tampa, Fl although Monday low is supposed to be 40s then it will warm up.


This one is adorable, clearance and a seed grown really short with tiny leaves and blooms are less than 1 inch. So cute



And more buds/blooms soon! Here are today's blooms:
Xmas Santa

Double moon:



And a few more:








Harry Potter aka Red Harry

Desert Christmas

Fairy crossings

Kaktus said: No issue at all, if you find that the plant is not stable, just put some bricks or rocks to support, you can remove the bricks later when it can sit by its own. I did this a lot when try to root cactus, the plant has to sit on top of the media, then the rocks will help to support, this is one example, ofcourse for Adenium you need a bigger stones

Thanks Kaktus . Will keep in mind

New admission to my collection 😁

Got this short guy yesterday. I have mostly pinks so this time thought of going for some different color. Went to few nurseries . Some didn't have adenium , few had hybrid but were very costly .

One had pinks and whites . It's a lottery for me now as the buds are some what green. Have to wait and see if it's white or pink again.

As far as I have seen in my pink adeniums , when the buds form they will have a pink or dark pink dot .

What are hybrids ?







Nursery lady said it's around 1 year old. Looks like clay soil. Will have to change soon.

What do you guys suggest? Should I prune it or let it grow freely. The branches look thin

Looks really healthy @Aashna The caudex seems to be thin (like my seedling grown in deep containers). If you want the caudex to get bigger, I think pruning would help as well as re planting it in shallow pot too.

GigiPlumeria said: Looks really healthy @Aashna The caudex seems to be thin (like my seedling grown in deep containers). If you want the caudex to get bigger, I think pruning would help as well as re planting it in shallow pot too.

Thanks Gigi. i was little worried , never wanted another Hulk type . Though Hulk is still surviving , producing buds .

Yeah, i want a bigger caudex. I will repot def. Regarding prune, where should I prune? Should I prune the branches separately or cut the main branch near caudex?

Aashna said: Thanks Gigi. i was little worried , never wanted another Hulk type . Though Hulk is still surviving , producing buds .

Yeah, i want a bigger caudex. I will repot def. Regarding prune, where should I prune? Should I prune the branches separately or cut the main branch near caudex?

The height of the shorter branches seem perfect to me. For now, after repot, just prune the long one first so it is the same height with the others, allowing the plant to acclimate to your area before heavy pruning. This way, you will also give it a chance to bloom first.

Aashna said: New admission to my collection 😁

Got this short guy yesterday. I have mostly pinks so this time thought of going for some different color. Went to few nurseries . Some didn't have adenium , few had hybrid but were very costly .

One had pinks and whites . It's a lottery for me now as the buds are some what green. Have to wait and see if it's white or pink again.

As far as I have seen in my pink adeniums , when the buds form they will have a pink or dark pink dot .

What are hybrids ?







Nursery lady said it's around 1 year old. Looks like clay soil. Will have to change soon.

Hybrid is when someone takes pollen from one variety and pollinated another variety

If successful , the traits of each flower and plant may mix together and make a new one

sedumzz said: Hybrid is when someone takes pollen from one variety and pollinated another variety

If successful , the traits of each flower and plant may mix together and make a new one

I wasn't sure how to answer that. I know I have a few that seem to be a cross of Arabicum and other species (e.g. Obesum) based on the texture of the leaves and the size of the blooms. Did your Adenium bloom?

@Aashna, just realized the tall one has buds and based on the color of the buds could be white.

GigiPlumeria said: The height of the shorter branches seem perfect to me. For now, after repot, just prune the long one first so it is the same height with the others, allowing the plant to acclimate to your area before heavy pruning. This way, you will also give it a chance to bloom first.

Thanks for suggesting Gigi, will prune the longer one first have to wait few more days as the soil has not dried yet.

sedumzz said: Hybrid is when someone takes pollen from one variety and pollinated another variety

If successful , the traits of each flower and plant may mix together and make a new one

Thank you @Sedumzz for clarifying. Here variety you mean obesum and arabicum right ?