Adenia venenata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Adenia venenata is an impressive caudiciform that is easy to grow at home. Its leaves are lobed and long with woody vines. This semi-succulent needs intense light and should be grown in well-draining soil. In spring, the vines and leaves start growing again and almost double in size every year.
Common Name |
Prince’s tree, Modecca abyssinica
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Adenia venenata
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Genus
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Adenia
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Family
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Passifloraceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Adenia venenata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Adenia venenata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Adenia venenata needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Adenia venenata needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Adenia venenata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Adenia venenata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Adenia venenata to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Adenia venenata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Adenia venenata. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Adenia venenata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
clay
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Adenia venenata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Adenia venenata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Adenia venenata toxic to pets? |
Yes
Adenia venenata is toxic to cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Formal Garden
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Adenia venenata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Adenia venenata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Adenia venenata Native Region |
Find out where the Adenia venenata plant originated. |
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Country |
Nigeria
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Specific Location
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Adenia venenata is a plant native to North Nigeria. |
