Adenia Species

Adeniaglobosa

Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Adenia (a-DEE-nee-uh)
Species
globosa (glo-BOH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | September 2004 | neutral

This plant has his origines in Tanzania, Somalia and Kenya. The inconspicious flowers are unisexual and born on different plants. Sap is ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

Weird caudiciform globoid dark green woody, warty stem with spiny branches coming out of it in all directions. Spines thick and green. ...Read More

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