Adenia volkensii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Adenia volkensii is an easy-to-grow succulent that can be added to any houseplant collection. Its impressive woody caudex can mature to 36 inches in height. The flowers are relatively small in size and intriguingly colored. This plant can grow in bright light and requires well-drained soil.
Common Name |
Kiliambiti
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Adenia volkensii
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Genus
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Adenia
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Family
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Passifloraceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Adenia volkensii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Adenia volkensii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Adenia volkensii needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Adenia volkensii needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Adenia volkensii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Adenia volkensii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Adenia volkensii prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Adenia volkensii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Adenia volkensii. |
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Suitability in pots |
1L
Adenia volkensii plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 1L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Adenia volkensii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Adenia volkensii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Adenia volkensii toxic to pets? |
Yes
Adenia volkensii is a toxic plant that can severely harm your pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Formal Garden
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Adenia volkensii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Adenia volkensii, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Adenia volkensii Native Region |
Find out where the Adenia volkensii plant originated. |
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Country |
Tanzania, United Republic of
Uganda
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Specific Location
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Adenia volkensii is native to East tropical Africa, including Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Malawi. |
