Succulent Adenium Obesum 'Desert Rose'

🌿 Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) 🌿

The Desert Rose, also known as Adenium obesum, is a striking succulent that captivates with its unique, bonsai-like appearance. This plant is renowned for its thick, swollen caudex (trunk) that stores water, and its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that come in shades of pink, red, white, and even yellow. Native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, the Desert Rose thrives in hot, sunny, and dry conditions, making it a resilient and low-maintenance addition to any plant collection.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Ensure it gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Water: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
• Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Adding perlite or coarse sand can improve drainage.
• Humidity: Thrives in low humidity environments. It’s well-suited for dry indoor air.
• Temperature: Ideal temperatures range from 65°F to 90°F (18°C to 32°C). Protect from frost and cold drafts.
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced, diluted fertilizer to encourage blooming.

This stunning succulent not only adds a touch of exotic beauty to your home but also serves as a conversation piece with its dramatic form and vibrant blooms. Perfect for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts, the Desert Rose is a must-have for any collection.

• Botanical Name: Adenium Obesum
  
  * Common Names: Desert Rose
  
  * Description: Adenium obesum is a poisonous species of flowering plant belonging to tribe Nerieae of subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that is native to the Sahel regions, south of the Sahara, and tropical and subtropical eastern and southern Africa and Arabia.