Adeniums have been, till recently, comparatively rare and high value succulents. In part this was because they are somewhat difficult and slow under cool conditions and in part due to the need for cross pollination to set seed. The rather complex floral structure means than hand pollination technique is not obvious.

In this video I explain why it is not recommend to water or fertilize your plants in the evening or during the night. I also show some of the problems that cactus breeders are faced with.