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Dec 2, 2022 4:16 PM CST
Name: Nikki
Canyon Lake CA (Zone 9b)
MsDoe said: I don't have experience with 110, that's pretty harsh.
I'd definitely shade both the caudex and the pot, and not place it against a sunny wall. It will need frequent watering, possibly even daily, especially if it is in the recommended fast draining soil and pot.
If it still can't keep up with the heat, the leaves will start to wilt. Carefully watch for this and move it to part shade if necessary.
In the greenhouse, the pot and caudex are shaded by neighboring plants. The vines grow to the sunny upper reaches, but the greenhouse glass has some shade cloth over the top. Summer temps are over 90 every day. The evaporative coolers can't keep up with the heat, but do keep it humid.
Some options for outdoor pot shading include shade cloth, other plants and pots, garden "art", double potting into a much larger pot, letting an in-ground plant grow up next to the pot, and whatever else might work for you. I've leaned firewood against the west side of pots, also let native grass grow, and have one that is surrounded by iris.
I've considered an army of garden gnomes, but it's really not my style.
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I'd absolutely avoid being up against a sunny wall.
Gradually acclimatize the plant to outdoor life in the Spring. Keep a close eye on it, watch for the leaves wilting and be ready to move it to a shadier spot if necessary.
Please come back and share your experience, tell us what works or doesn't for you. I can't find a lot of information about Adenia glauca, every little bit helps!
Anyone else out there with suggestions?


Thank you for all of your guidance and suggestions. Here is a photo of my make shift caudex cover for now. It's pretty overcasted today so the leaves are up. I've noticed that in direct sun they go down with minimal heat since they are inside. Have you seen a movement in leaves from midday sun exposure compared to morning or evening?


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