Adenia globosa


Scientific Name: Adenia globosa Engl.
Family: Passifloraceae
(Adenia globosa)
Adenia globosa in June at the HBG
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 11-12

Frost Tolerance: Keep above 45°F (7°C) at any time, keep at or above 60°F in winter (15°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Tanzania, Somalia, Kenya

Growth Habits: Roundish warty green caudex, caudex is up to 3 feet in diameter (1 m), shrub up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m)

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings (that don't form a caudex)


Blooming Habits:
The flowers are bright red, star-shaped, often in clusters. They are followed by green globular fruits, up to 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm).


 

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