CollectionPL-002
Adenium · Owner specimen
Socotra Rose
Adenium socotranum
A young caudex plant with a broad trunk, pale veining and a small crown of leaves.
- Recorded origin
- Socotra · cultivated specimen
- Record state
- First living record
Species background
Form follows
survival.
The swollen caudex holds the plant’s story in its silhouette. This record will follow the relationship between seasonal growth, leaf production and the changing shape of the trunk.
Cultivation summary
A measured rhythm.
- 01 / Light
- Strong light, introduced gradually
- 02 / Water
- Season-led watering with a dry rest
- 03 / Substrate
- Fast-draining mineral mix
Starting cultivation notes for this living record. Dated observations will be added as the plant is followed over time.
Image source
Photographed by the owner for the Plantastic living collection.