Adenia venenata variegated Size:6-inch Pot At anthesis the upper leaves

At anthesis the upper leaves blush reddish and in bright light they can be reddish most of the time

The spines are red in strong light

We have not seen the inflorescence

Aside from the lack of banding

The fruit is edible

Adenia venenata variegated Size:6-inch Pot At anthesis the upper leavesA rare variegated form of the species. The caudex is variegated with yellow. Not to be confused with Adenium, a completely different genus. Actually succulent forms of the Passifloraceae or Passion Flower family, many Adenias form thick stems which endear them to caudiciform plant lovers. However, when young they little resemble the future finished product. Typical young venenata are tall and resemble an upside down elongated carrot. The leaves are