Adenium Obesum #1 (Tatsumaki - 竜巻)
My primary Adenium specimen, characterized by a heavily spiraled, twisted caudex. Undergoing intensive root exposing and flat nebari training since early 2024.
Genus / Species Adenium (Desert Rose)
Acquired 2024-04-15
Soil / Substrate 70% Akadama, 20% Pumice, 10% Charcoal
Status Active Training
Growth Log & Milestones
2024-04-15 
Initial Acquisition & Acclimation
Acquired this Adenium obesum seedling from a local bonsai nursery. The caudex has a beautiful natural torque, but the root system is highly vertical and tangled. Potted into a temporary deep training pot to encourage root thickening.
2025-06-10 
Radical Root Pruning & Flat Nebari Disk Setup
Carried out a radical chop of the primary taproot to start shaping a radial root base (nebari). Secured the flat cut base against a rigid plastic disc to force lateral root sprouts. The plant was left to dry for 10 days before re-potting in coarse pumice.
