{"product_id":"adenium-baobobs-12cm","title":"Adenium Baobobs 12cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Adenium Baobabs Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdenium Baobabs have that wonderfully strange, sculptural look that makes you stop and have a proper look at them. Their swollen caudex stores water, giving the plant its chunky, characterful shape, while the foliage appears seasonally around the growing period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey’re much more about restraint than fussing. Give them plenty of light, let the growing medium dry properly, and resist the temptation to water just because the caudex looks thirsty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Adenium Baobab plenty of bright natural light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sunny windowsill is ideal, and it can handle several hours of direct sunshine once acclimated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle morning or late afternoon sun is particularly useful indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring darker UK months, supplementing with a grow light can help maintain stronger growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid suddenly moving a plant from a dim position into intense midday sun, as the foliage can scorch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly during active growth, then allow the soil to dry out well before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caudex stores water, so this plant is far happier being slightly too dry than constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce watering considerably through autumn and winter, especially if the plant is dropping its leaves or becoming dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check the soil before reaching for the watering can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever leave the pot sitting in excess water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌫️ Humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage household humidity is generally absolutely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no need to create a humid jungle around your Adenium Baobab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood airflow is more important than keeping humidity especially high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing it somewhere damp and poorly ventilated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed during the active growing season with a balanced fertiliser diluted according to the product instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feed every few weeks during active growth is usually plenty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop or greatly reduce feeding when the plant enters its quieter period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever fertilise completely dry soil; water first if the plant needs it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Quick Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a very free-draining, gritty growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure the pot has excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the caudex above the soil rather than burying it deeply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotate the plant occasionally so growth remains balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect seasonal changes — leaf drop during a dormant period isn’t automatically a problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep it somewhere warm and bright during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe patient after moving or repotting; Adeniums can take their time before showing new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those plants where the chunky caudex somehow manages to become the main character. You’ll probably start checking it every time you walk past — and yes, we understand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigplantlad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57146296729924,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5372\/2692\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1595439d-5a71-437d-8bdd-25617947cf2b.jpg?v=1787732067","url":"https:\/\/www.bigplantlad.com\/products\/adenium-baobobs-12cm","provider":"Bigplantlad ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}