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Adenium obesum...how to prune?


Question
How should I prune my adenium obesum, which has grown leggy. And also What is it when a succulent is etiolated?

Answer
Liz,

Etiolated means when a succulent turns white because it is being grown without sunlight.

Do heavy pruning on your adenium obesum after the plant's rest period or right now. However, it bleeds profusely, so heavy pruning should be kept to a minimum. New shoots can be pruned regularly. The sap is poisonous, so clean hands after pruning, and avoid getting sap into open wounds. Propagation: Similar to jade trees - cuttings need to be dried for 3-4 days before planting in a sand-peat mix. Repotting: Root prune and repot every two years, after the winter rest period, in a cactus or bonsai soil mix. Can tolerate being pot-bound. If you have more questions feel free to write again. Good luck.

Darlene

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