Adenia stylosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Adenia stylosa is a member of the Passifloraceae family and is native to northern Madagascar. This stunning plant has heart-shaped and purple-violet leaves with dark red veins. Adenia stylosa is also called “The Candlestick Plant” because its caudex resembles wax drips flowing into a candlestick.
Common Name |
The Candlestick Plant, Purple Vine of Evil
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Adenia stylosa
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Genus
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Adenia
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Family
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Passifloraceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Adenia stylosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Adenia stylosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Adenia stylosa needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Adenia stylosa needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Adenia stylosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Adenia stylosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
25°F
to 30°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Adenia stylosa to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Adenia stylosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Adenia stylosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
1L
Adenia stylosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 1L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Adenia stylosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Adenia stylosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
40 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Purple
Dark Green
Dark Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Adenia stylosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
Adenia stylosa is not safe for your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Formal Garden
Informal and Cottage
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Adenia stylosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Adenia stylosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Adenia stylosa Native Region |
Find out where the Adenia stylosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
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