Adenium Obesum - Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Tropical • Sculptural • Flowering Succulent

Bring bold tropical elegance to your home or garden with Adenium obesum, famously known as the Desert Rose. Celebrated for its dramatic swollen caudex and spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers, this striking succulent is a true living sculpture.

Blooming in vibrant shades of pink, red, and white, the Desert Rose delivers bursts of colour against glossy green foliage and thick, branching stems. Equally suited to indoor displays, patio containers, or sunny outdoor spaces, it offers exceptional visual impact with surprisingly minimal care.

Key Features

• Brilliant Floral Display
Showy, trumpet-shaped blooms in rich tropical tones create a stunning contrast.

• Artistic Caudex Structure
A thick, sculptural trunk and branching form give a bold, bonsai-like silhouette.

• Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant
Thrives with minimal watering when grown in well-draining soil.

• Versatile Display Options
Ideal for indoor décor, balconies, patio pots, or ornamental garden beds.

• Exotic Tropical Presence
Instantly elevates any space with its dramatic form and flowering beauty.

Care Guide

Light: Full sun to partial shade; brighter light promotes stronger growth and flowering
Water: Allow soil to dry completely between watering; avoid waterlogging
Soil: Free-draining sandy or succulent-specific mix
Temperature: Prefers warm conditions; protect from cold drafts and frost

Why You’ll Love It

✔ A sculptural caudex that looks striking even when not in bloom
✔ Spectacular flowers that add vibrant seasonal colour
✔ Easy-care and drought-tolerant once established
✔ Perfect for bonsai-style training or statement containers
✔ A timeless favourite for collectors and tropical plant lovers

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose is more than a plant—it’s a living work of art. Add this iconic flowering succulent to your collection and enjoy its sculptural beauty and tropical blooms year after year.

 The succulent plant housed in the Black pot comes in a 190mm 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.

Please note  — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations.
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