Adenium Obesum - Desert Rose

Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is a captivating succulent native to Africa and the Middle East. Renowned for its striking beauty and resilience, this plant has become a favorite among succulent enthusiasts and collectors.

Key Features:

• Pachycaul Stem: The Desert Rose features a thick, swollen stem known as a pachycaul, which serves as a water-storage organ, allowing the plant to thrive in arid environments.

• Vibrant Flowers: Adenium obesum is celebrated for its stunning, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in a variety of colors, including pink, red, white, and bi-colors.
  
  
• Thick, Glossy Leaves: The Desert Rose has glossy, leathery leaves that grow in a spiral arrangement around the stem tips.
• Drought Tolerance: This succulent is well-adapted to dry conditions and requires minimal watering once established. It is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening.

Ideal Applications:

• Container Gardening: Its manageable size and stunning appearance make it an ideal choice for container gardening on patios, balconies, or indoors.

• Xeriscapes and Rock Gardens: Its drought tolerance and striking form make it a perfect addition to xeriscapes and rock gardens.

Care Tips:

• Light: Provide ample sunlight for optimal growth and flowering.

• Water: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.

The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 190mm diameter container and black pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. Since these are seeding grown the flower colour can be vary.

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