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Bushman's Poison

Adenium boehmianum, Apocynaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bead-bean TreeMaerua angolensis
Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing
Indian CarallumaCaralluma fimbriata
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant
Desert MyrrhCommiphora glaucescens
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

CandelillaEuphorbia antisyphilitica

Both plants produce highly toxic latex compounds that can inhibit nearby vegetation

Uses

Functions

Water StorageErosion ControlOrnamentalTraditional Medicine

Medicinal Uses

Arrow PoisonSkin ConditionsParasite Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Bushman's Poison grow in?

Bushman's Poison grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Bushman's Poison?

Good companions for Bushman's Poison include Bead-bean Tree, Indian Caralluma, Desert Myrrh.

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