{"product_id":"adenia-olaboensis","title":"Adenia olaboensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003eAdenia olaboensis is endemic to Western Madagascar, specifically ranging from the Boina region to the Ambongo-Boina area. It was officially described by René Clere Joseph Henri Clere in 1910. The species is relatively rare in cultivation compared to other Adenia species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat\u003cbr\u003eIn the wild, it thrives in deciduous dry forests and limestone outcrops (Tsingy). It is typically found at lower altitudes, growing in rocky or sandy soils. The plant has evolved a massive, succulent trunk to store water, allowing it to survive the prolonged dry seasons characteristic of western Madagascar’s climate. It often grows as a scandent shrub or a vigorous climber among other vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eAdenia olaboensis is a spectacular pachycaul succulent, highly prized for its prehistoric, massive base and decorative woody texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaudex \u0026amp; Trunk: It develops a huge, swollen, and often conical or bottle-shaped trunk (caudex) that can reach up to 1-2 meters in height in the wild. The bark is striking—typically grayish-green or silvery with distinctive greenish or dark blotches, giving it a \"camouflage\" or leopard-print appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems: From the top of the succulent trunk, slender, vine-like branches emerge. These branches are equipped with tendrils, enabling the plant to climb up to 5-10 meters in its natural canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: The leaves are deciduous, variable in shape but usually deeply 3-lobed or 5-lobed, bright green, and reach about 5-10 cm in length. They appear during the rainy season and drop off as the plant enters dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: It is a dioecious species (male and female flowers on separate plants). The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and relatively inconspicuous compared to the magnificent trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivation: This is a slow-growing but rewarding species. It requires bright indirect light to full sun to maintain its thick trunk. A well-draining, mineral-heavy substrate is essential. It is cold-sensitive and must be kept warm and completely dry during its winter dormancy to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237155455229,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/adenia-olaboensis_1_32ef3d2a-388e-45dc-8443-bdc08bc1a13c.png?v=1778067056","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/adenia-olaboensis","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}