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Adenium 'picotee' 10.5cm

Name: Adenium 'picotee' 10.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Adenpicotee10.5cm
Price: 12.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€15,00

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Succulent · Apocynaceae · Flowering caudex

Adenium obesum ‘Picotee’

Want drama? Choose this. Want easy? Also this. 🌺

Family: Apocynaceae · Pot diameter: 10.5cm · Height: 30cm

Apocynaceae
Sculptural caudex
Two-tone flowers
Abundant light
Summer growth

Adenium obesum ‘Picotee’ combines a substantial sculptural trunk with flowers that appear hand painted. Pale petals are framed by a vivid pink-to-red edge, creating a crisp contrast that turns every flush of bloom into a genuine focal point.

Its powerful base, glossy foliage and exotic corolla form a composition with bonsai character while retaining a lively natural presence. This is a distinctive flowering succulent for bright collections, becoming more imposing as the trunk thickens and develops an individual silhouette.

What makes it special

The contrast between its swollen trunk and delicately outlined flowers gives this selection its theatrical presence.

A powerful sculptural caudex

The swollen base acts as a natural pedestal and develops into a unique silhouette that differs from plant to plant.

Picotee-edged flowers

A pale petal centre meets a darker margin, producing the distinctive two-tone effect behind the trade name.

Exotic impact at a compact size

Even while young, it offers the combination of trunk, foliage and statement flowers that makes Adenium so desirable.

Why you will love it: it combines sculptural form and luxurious flowers in a plant unlike any ordinary succulent.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it at the brightest part of a sunny window or on a sheltered, bright terrace in summer. A low cachepot in sand, terracotta or charcoal tones sets off the caudex especially well.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Combine it with plants that enjoy warmth, strong light and a deep dry-down, keeping every root system in its own pot.

Pachypodium lamerei — an upright spiny outline creates a dynamic conversation between two very different caudiciform plants.
Euphorbia obesa — strict spherical geometry allows the Adenium flowers to remain the main event.
Kalanchoe luciae — broad leaves and warm red margins continue the colour language of the blooms.

Care at a glance

Light

A very bright position with several hours of gentle to strong sun, introduced progressively.

Water

Water deeply during active growth only after the mix dries well; give very little during cool dormancy.

Climate

Warm conditions, protection from low temperatures and excellent airflow around the swollen base.

Pets

Milky sap is irritating and toxic if swallowed; keep it away from children and pets.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Abundant light supports a sturdy caudex and generous flowers. Introduce direct sun gradually, especially after winter, to prevent marks on leaves and trunk.

Watering correctly

While it is growing and in leaf, water thoroughly and repeat after the mix dries at depth. As temperatures fall and leaves drop, reduce frequency sharply.

Air and humidity

The swollen base must dry between waterings and receive good airflow. Avoid persistent moisture on the trunk and water collecting beneath the pot.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It favours steady warmth and is most active in spring and summer. Below about 15°C it slows and may naturally shed some or all of its leaves.

Substrate

Choose a coarse, extremely free-draining mix rich in porous mineral material with a modest organic fraction. Do not bury the caudex deeper.

Feeding and repotting

During active growth, apply a dilute balanced fertiliser with moderate nitrogen and adequate potassium every three to four weeks. Repot in spring once roots fill the pot.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, origin of the form and natural distribution

Species identity

Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult. is the accepted species in Apocynaceae behind this commercial line. The English name Desert Rose refers to its flowers, not a relationship with true roses.

What ‘Picotee’ means

In floriculture, picotee describes petals with a distinctly contrasting margin. In Adenium the name is used for commercial lines commonly raised from selected seed and does not necessarily denote one clone with a documented breeder.

Natural distribution

Adenium obesum has a broad native range from tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to Tanzania, in seasonally dry landscapes where growth periods alternate with pronounced drought.

From natural habitat to home care: the swollen stem base and fleshy roots store water for dry periods, while leaf drop reduces losses when conditions do not support growth. In a pot, that means warmth, strong light and a clear alternation between deep watering and complete drying.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

The caudex is active storage tissue

The thick base is not merely decorative; it contains living tissues that hold water and reserves for periods of reduced availability.

Flowers follow the Apocynaceae plan

Funnel-shaped flowers with five lobes reflect the family’s characteristic structure and appear near the ends of new shoots.

Colour is not absolutely uniform

In seed-raised lines, the intensity and width of the petal margin can differ between individuals even when all are sold as ‘Picotee’.

White sap calls for care

Like many Apocynaceae, Adenium produces milky sap containing cardiac glycosides. Gloves and cleaned tools are sensible after pruning.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about placement, watering, seasonal behaviour and the plant’s distinctive traits.

01Is ‘Picotee’ one specific clone?

The name is often used for lines with contrasting petal edges. Without a registered cultivar code, a single genetic clone cannot be established from the label alone.

02When can it flower?

With abundant sun, warmth and active new growth, usually from late spring through summer. Age and individual development influence timing.

03Why is it losing leaves?

Leaf drop is common as light and temperature decline. If the trunk remains firm and healthy, this is usually normal dormancy.

04When should it be watered?

During active growth, once the mix is well dried and the pot feels light. In cool dormancy, the interval becomes much longer.

05Can it be trained like bonsai?

Yes. Its natural caudex and capacity to branch allow careful shaping. Prune only in warmth, using clean tools and protection from sap.

06What fertiliser does it need?

A dilute balanced feed with no excess nitrogen and adequate potassium supports growth and flowers only while the plant is active.

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Adenium 'picotee' 10.5cm

Adenium 'picotee' 10.5cm

Adenium obesum ‘Picotee’

What makes it special

A powerful sculptural caudex

Picotee-edged flowers

Exotic impact at a compact size

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Watering correctly

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding and repotting

Species identity

What ‘Picotee’ means

Natural distribution

The caudex is active storage tissue

Flowers follow the Apocynaceae plan

Colour is not absolutely uniform

White sap calls for care

Frequently asked questions

Adenium 'picotee' 10.5cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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