Adenium multiflorum
Adenium multiflorum synonyms:
1. Adenium obesum subs. multiflorum (Klotzsch) Rowley
2. Adenium obesum var. multiflorum (Klotzsch) Codd
The Adenium multiflorum is a succulent shrub (or shrubby tree). They can reach heights of near 12 feet at full maturity. Their shape resembles a dwarf Baobab tree.
The Adenium multiflorum's stems arise from a large, thick carrot-like rootstock called a "caudex." The caudex may have a mature diameter of 3 feet. This enables the succulent to survive for long periods of time without water. The caudex acts similarly to the humps on a camel's back.
When in full bloom, flowers will completely cover the succulent. Oddly enough, the flower's color can be highly variable. The Adenium multiflorum usually produce flowers with pointed, white lobes and crinkly red margins/stripes in the throat. Plants with pure white flowers are occasionally found.
For most of the year, The Adenium multiflorum does not have flowers or leaves. This is not to say that this succulent requires flowers and/or leaves to look breathtaking. The Adenium multiflorum would make a unique and beautiful centerpiece all year round.
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.