Adenium Obesum - Desert Rose

Adenium Obesum (Desert Rose) – Premium Flowering Caudex Succulent

Rare • Tropical • Bonsai-Style • Flowering Succulent

Adenium obesum, commonly known as Desert Rose, is a flowering caudex plant with a thickened trunk and vibrant blooms. It suits sunny, warm positions.

Description

This plant develops a swollen base that stores water, with branching stems that produce glossy leaves and seasonal trumpet-shaped flowers. Flower colour can vary depending on the variety.

It is often chosen for its sculptural trunk and long flowering potential in warm conditions.

Want your succulent with a pot?

This has been grown in a nursery pot, so that size is a good guide if you’re picking a pot for home. We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!

Care

Light
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.

Watering
Water when soil is dry. Reduce in cooler months.

Soil
Use a very free-draining mix.

Climate
Best suited to warm climates; protect from frost.

Good to know

All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.

FAQ

Why is my Desert Rose not flowering?
It usually needs more direct sunlight and warm conditions.

Can it be kept indoors?
Only in very bright indoor positions.

Adenium obesum (Desert Rose) is more than just a succulent—it’s a living statement piece. Whether you're building a rare plant collection or looking for a unique indoor feature plant, this tropical beauty delivers year-round appeal.

Supplied as a healthy bare-root plant (no pot or soil) for safe shipping. Each plant is unique in shape and size. As these are seed-grown specimens, flower colours may vary naturally.

Please note — Customers in NT, TAS, and WA must contact us prior to ordering due to quarantine restrictions.
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