Adenium multiflorum

The impala lily, a caudiciform succulent shrub of the dry lowveld and woodlands of south-central and south-eastern Africa. It loses its leaves in the dry winter and flowers on bare stems, so it needs strong sun, heat in summer and a dry winter rest.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Grows in dry woodland, bushveld and rocky grassland on well-drained soils, often fully exposed. It may be deciduous or evergreen and grows 0.5–3 m tall.

The climate points span about 50–1,250 m.

ZambiaMalawiZimbabweMozambiqueLimpopoMpumalangaKwaZulu-NatalEswatini

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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