How To Grow Adenium From Seed

 

Growing Adenium from seed is very easy. Actually to grow Adenium from seed successfully, the most important thing is warmth, fast-draining soil, and careful watering. Adenium which is also known as Desert Rose grows surprisingly fast from seed when conditions are right.

What You Will Need To Grow Adenium from Seed

·  You will need fresh Adenium seeds

·  You will need seed tray or small pots

·  A well-draining soil mix

·  You will need spray bottle or gentle watering can

·  You need a warm bright location

Best Soil Mix

Make sure you use a light, airy mix that drains quickly. A really good combination is:

·  50% coco coir or potting soil

·  30% perlite

·  20% sand or pumice

Adenium plant roots rot easily in heavy soil.

Step-by-Step Guide on How To Start

1. Soak the Adenium Seeds

Soak the Adenium seeds in warm water for about two to four hours before planting the seeds. This helps speed up Seeds germination.

2. Fill the Container For Planting

Add the soil mix to your Adenium seed tray or pots and lightly moisten it.

3. Plant the Adenium Seeds

You have lay the Adenium seeds horizontally on the soil surface and then cover lightly with a thin layer of soil (about 0.5 cm).

4. Keep the Adenium Seed Warm

Adenium seeds germinate best between:

25^\circ C \text{ to } 35^\circ C

Place the pots in a warm bright spot but make sure you avoid harsh midday sun.

5. Make Sure You Water Carefully

Make sure you keep the soil slightly moist, not soggy. Mist lightly when the surface starts drying.

Too much water can actually cause damping-off or rot.

6. Adenium Seeds Germination Time

Adenium Seeds usually sprout in:

·  Five to fourteen days

·  Sometimes faster in hot weather condition

After Seed Germination

·  Give the Adenium plant seedlings bright sunlight gradually

·  Once they have several true leaves you can easily transplant them into individual pots

·  Begin light fertilizer feeding after one month

Sunlight Needs

The mature Adenium plants actually love full sun:

·  Six to eight hours daily for strong growth and flowering

Watering Rule

·  Water the plant deeply

·  Make sure you allow the soil to dry partially before watering again

During cool or rainy periods you can reduce watering.

Common Problems Of Adenium

Yellow Seedlings

This is usually caused by:

·  Overwatering of the plant

·  Poor drainage

·  Low sunlight

Slow Plant Growth

This is caused by:

·  Cold temperatures

·  Old seeds

·  Heavy soil

Pro Tip

The fresh Adenium seeds germinate much better than old stored seeds. If possible you can use the seeds less than six months old.

You can also shape Adenium plant roots and trunks as the plant mature to create beautiful bonsai-style plants.