Inside an Adenia keramanthus fruit

Other Caudiciforms By BotanicalCollectorOct 31, 2026

A closer look at Adenia keramanthus fruit, from its red outer skin to the flesh and seeds inside, with photographs from July 2026.

We came across these photos from July 2026 and wanted to share a closer look at the fruit of Adenia keramanthus.

From Green Fruit to Red

In our experience, the fruits take about 3–5 months to mature after fruit set, changing from green to a vivid red. The ripe skin is thin and can crack open with a gentle twist.

Inside the Fruit

Beneath the skin is a cottony, stringy layer, followed by a thin layer of sweet flesh surrounding the seeds. We usually find around 10–20 seeds per fruit, although some contain fewer.

After removing the flesh, we let the seeds dry a little before sowing.

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Inside an Adenia keramanthus fruit

From Green Fruit to Red

Inside the Fruit

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