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Adenium is a slow growing succulent flowering plant known for its swollen trunk base and showy seasonal blooms. It grows well in warm tropical and subtropical climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, patios, and container plantings. The plant prefers full sunlight, well drained sandy soil, and moderate watering with dry intervals, making it suitable for ornamental cultivation in warm outdoor or protected environments.
Features
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Succulent flowering plant suitable for home gardens and containers
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Distinctive swollen trunk base with seasonal blooms
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Adaptable to patios, borders, and container planting
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Prefers sunny locations with well drained soil
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Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates
Specifications
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Scientific name: Adenium obesum
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Common name (US): Desert Rose
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Seed type / variety: Open pollinated ornamental flower seed
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Growth habit: Succulent perennial shrub
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USDA zones: 10 to 11
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Planting season: Spring to early summer in warm regions
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Growing season: Warm season active growth; year round in frost free climates
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Sowing season: February to April in tropical and subtropical regions
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Germination time and conditions: About 5 to 14 days in warm well drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or cactus mix soil preferred
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Watering needs: Moderate watering with dry intervals; avoid waterlogging
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Mature plant size: Approximately 3 to 6 feet height with about 2 to 4 feet spread
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Plant spacing: About 2 to 3 feet between plants
