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philip_alma

Adenium Obesum Newbie.Need help

10 years ago

Hi guys!I'm a newbie here. Just bought my first Adenium Obesum (a.k.a Kalachuchi here in Philippines) last week and i can't for it to grow taller. This beautiful succulent plant caught my attention while i was surfing through the internet, that is why ive decided to have them from a garden store nearby. Before i bought these, ive made a lot of research on how to take care of adenium and i red one from an article that it needs a good drainage and a good potting mix. As you can see from the picture below, that is the soil of my adeniums which consist of a small amount of coconut husk and more of grains of rice and a small amount of garden soil. I think its a good mix because the water drains faster and as you can see i added some rocks surrounding the plants because i read that its good for them (i dont know but correct me of i'm wrong). I live in a tropical country (Philippines) and now the temperature reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit from 12 noon to 4pm. I put my plants on sunlight from 10am till 1:30pm till and notice some new sprout of leaves became yellow.i think it is burnt thats why i remove it as soon as possible. Tomorrow i'll try to change the location of my plants and put it on morning sunlight . I needed some advice if i am doing the right thing for my plants. -Phil from philippines


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  • 10 years ago

    Hi Phil.

    First of all, your plants are not kalachuchi, which are plumerias, usually P. frangipani or sometimes P. rubra. In the Philippines, they are called Bangkok Kalachuchi but as I said, they are not really kalachuchi (which, incidentally, explains my forum ID).

    Second, your soil is fine. Your temperature range is perfect for this plant. Generally, your environment is paradise for adeniums.

    Third, these plants can take as much sun as your region can give them. Sunburn usually looks exactly like that---burn. Green leaves turn limp then rapidly turn brown and crispy.

    The yellowing of leaves is normal when these plants are transplanted.
    They just need time to adjust to the new soil. The use of rocks for
    top-dressing is optional, largely for visual purposes. In extremely hot
    places (for example, Dagupan) they may be necessary so you won't have to
    water everyday. I personally don't use them, they just prevent me from
    examining my substrate.

    I hope this helps.

    Pagan

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