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Adenium obesum 'Black Ruby'

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type cactus
Zone
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 4.5 m (3 - 15 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture very low to low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The cactus Adenium obesum 'Black Ruby' bears showy, multi-coloured white and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is twisted in form and has glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is greyish green in colour. The stems are showy and smooth in texture. Adenium obesum 'Black Ruby' is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, house plant, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Adenium obesum 'Black Ruby' . Adenium obesum 'Black Ruby' is tolerant of compacted soil.