Adenium obesum

Desert Rose

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Common Name:

Desert Rose

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

White

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

185 cm

Maximum width:

110 cm

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) - Description

Adenium obesum is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that is native to the Sahel regions, south of the Sahara (from Mauritania and Senegal to Sudan), and tropical and subtropical eastern and southern Africa and Arabia. Common names include Sabi star, kudu, mock azalea, impala lily and desert rose.

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) - Blooming

Inconspicuous flowers are borne during the summer, sometimes before the leaves. Flowers are usually shades of red, pink, and white.

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) - Growth

Desert Roses are perennial succulents found in semi-arid regions. Grows best in full sun with some shade during the middle of the day.

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) - Planting

Sow seeds when ripe. Can also propagate from cuttings taken from shoots in summer before they have flowered.

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) - Pest

Aphids are common during the flowering season. Overwatered plants are susceptible to basal rots.

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) - Interesting facts

Adenium is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and Eastern to Southwestern Africa. The sap from the shoots can cause stomach upset if ingested and can aggravate the skin upon contact.