Adenia glauca

Native to the rocky terrains in South Africa, the stem of Adenia glauca grows thick and wide at the base. With a glaucous green stem and leaves, this deciduous succulent uses slender vining branches to climb in search of light. Its deeply lobed foliage adorns the branches during the spring and summer seasons, during which the plant may also produce pale yellow blooms, before shedding for a period of dormancy during the colder months. Leaves will begin to grow back in spring. Adenia produce a toxic sap, so when pruning it’s best to wear gloves.

Watering

In S/S water regularly but allow for 100% of the soil to dry before watering. During the winter months while the plant goes dormant and sheds its foliage refrain from watering. Gradually increase watering in spring or when temperatures rise.

Light requirements

Full sun.

Feed

Use a cactus fertiliser every few months between the months of March - October

Repotting

Repot every 3-4 years, or once the roots outgrow the pot, and use a well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix with added drainage medium like pumice, grit, or horticultural sand.

Pot size / height

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Supplied in plastic nursery pot.