{"product_id":"adenia-venenata","title":"Adenia venenata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to seasonally dry regions of Africa and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, this stunning caudiciform develops a swollen, bottle shaped trunk that stores water. Slender climbing vines carry lobed green leaves, creating a dramatic contrast with its sculptural base. A member of the passionflower family, it can shed its foliage during dormancy and resume growth when conditions improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide very bright light with gentle direct sunlight. Acclimate gradually to stronger exposure, and protect the caudex from intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly during active growth, allowing the soil to dry well between waterings. Reduce watering sharply when the leaves drop and keep nearly dry during dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a gritty, fast draining succulent mix with plenty of pumice, perlite, or coarse mineral material. Avoid dense mixes that remain wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Fertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed monthly during active growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Do not fertilize while dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔄 Repotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepot at the beginning of active growth when the roots fill the container. Choose a pot slightly larger with drainage holes, and maintain the existing planting depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherman Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":67750193135789,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0060\/3565\/files\/F9C0A614-8850-4D2B-AD8E-3743FDAECE58_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793241234","url":"https:\/\/sarahcottaplants.com\/products\/adenia-venenata","provider":"SarahCotta Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}