Adenocarpus requires careful attention to watering, as it prefers well-drained soil and is sensitive to overwatering. Additionally, this plant thrives in full sun conditions, requiring ample sunlight to maintain its health. It is best suited for experienced gardeners due to its specific care requirements.
Watering schedule: Every week
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
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It has yellow flowers, a narrow, oblong legume with sparse glands, compound leaves and short petioles 1 to 3 mm long.
It is endemic to the Canary Islands where it is known locally as Codeso del Pico. It can be found above 1800 metres on two of the islands, La Palma in Caldera de Tabouriente and Tenerife where it is a dominant shrub in Teide National Park and occurs in parts of Corona Forestal Nature Park and Reserva Especial de las Palomas.
Adenocarpus is a dense, bushy shrub characterized by its slender branches and yellow pea-like flowers. Its small, green leaves are slightly hairy and fern-like in appearance, aiding in water retention and reflecting intense sunlight in its native Mediterranean climates. The flowering plant thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, often establishing itself on sun-bathed hillsides where it contributes to the region's biodiversity.
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