Adenia spinosa
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Adenia spinosa

$ 19.90 USD

These beautiful seedlings of the caudiciform succulent from Southern Africa will be a great addition to your collection of african succulents. It's a very easy succulent to grow. Adenia grows thick trunks with long woody vines that can be pruned to a desired shape.

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From Japan to the U.S., collectors in 30+ countries trust us to ship rare succulents with care and phytosanitary certification.

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Every plant we ship is nurtured from seed or cutting with expert care, ready to thrive in your collection.

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Origin of Adenia spinosa

Adenia spinosa, also known as Spiny Greenstem or Elephant’s Foot, hails from the arid regions of southern Zimbabwe, Botswana, and northern South Africa. These rugged landscapes are its natural playground, where it thrives among rocks in hot, dry conditions. Its rarity is partly due to its limited distribution and the vulnerability of its habitat. The plants that we offer are 1-year-old seedlings, carefully nurtured for collectors.

Quick Care Tips

This plant is drought-tolerant, so you should water it sparingly. Let the soil dry out completely between watering sessions. It prefers bright, indirect light. Use well-draining soil to keep it happy. Ideal temperatures range from 70°F to 85°F. Pay attention to avoid cold and overwatering, which could lead to caudex rot. Propagation is possible with seeds or cuttings, but cuttings won't develop the signature caudex.

What Makes It Special

Adenia spinosa is a collector’s dream, showcasing a bulbous caudex that can reach up to 1.5 meters in diameter. Topped with thin, spiny branches, it looks almost bonsai-like. The branches double as tendrils, offering climbing potential. Its grey-green leaves and creamy-yellow flowers add to its visual appeal. With its slow growth and dramatic form, this plant isn’t just rare. It’s truly a living sculpture.

Origin
Seedling
Alternative names
Family
Passifloraceae
Habitat
Southern Africa
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Worldwide

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We offer free tracked worldwide shipping for all orders above $100. Just choose "Free Shipping" as the shipping form during checkout.

Phytosanitary Certificate

It is possible to order a phytosanitary certificate for your order. The cost is $20 per order, regardless of the quantity of the plants. You can choose to include one in the checkout when choosing the shipping method.

Issuing the certificate may delay the shipping by up to 2 weeks. We will inform you about the shipping via e-mail.

No Pot or Soil

Please note all plants are shipped with neither the pot nor the soil to prevent any damage to the plants and to comply with worldwide import regulations regarding soil. We sometimes cut the leaves as well to ensure a safer transit for the plant.

Quality Guarantee

Not satisfied with the plants your received? No worries! Send them back to us and we will refund you the cost of the plants and the cost of the return shipping! Or we can send you new plants, it's up to you.

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Is the pot and the soil included in my order?
No. All plants are shipped bare-root with neither the soil nor the pot. The reason is that we want to ensure the safest shipment for the plants. Soil is not inluded as to comply with the international regulations regarding the shipment of soil.
Can I get a phytosanitary certificate for my order?
Yes, you can get a certificate for an additional $25 per order, regardless of the quantity of the plants. Phytosanitary certificate is necessary for most of the countries outside of Europe to allow plants pass through customs.

Please note that issuing the phytosanitary certificate delays the shipping by up to two weeks.
How much is the shipping?
We offer FREE trackable worldwide shipping via regular mail for orders above $300. For orders below $300, it costs between $20-$30 depending on weight and size. Other shipping services (such as EMS) are available at extra cost.
Are the measurement units in inches or centimeters?
All measurement units are in centimeters.
How long does the shipping take?
Standard shipping inside Europe 3-7 days.
Standard shipping outside Europe 8-12 days.
EMS shipping inside Europe 2-5 days.
EMS shipping outside Europe 5-9 days.
Please note that these are only estimates and may not be accurate during the COVID-19 crisis.
What locations do you deliver to?
Everywhere! We ship worldwide, so you can enjoy your new plants wherever you live!
Where do you ship from?
We ship all our orders from our nursery located in the Czech Republic, Europe.

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