Desert Rose Seeds - Adenium obesum Flower Plant

Desert Rose is a succulent flowering plant known for its swollen trunk, sculptural form, and colorful trumpet-shaped blooms. Plants develop a thick caudex that stores water, making them well adapted to warm and dry conditions. This species is commonly grown in containers, patios, rock gardens, and ornamental landscapes in frost-free regions. Desert Rose performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, producing seasonal flowers while maintaining an attractive architectural appearance.

Features

• Succulent flowering plant with a swollen trunk
• Produces colorful trumpet-shaped blooms
• Adapted to warm and dry growing conditions
• Suitable for containers, patios, and rock gardens
• Drought tolerant once established
• Performs well in well-drained soils
• Provides year-round ornamental interest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
• Common Name (US): Desert Rose
• Seed Type / Variety: Adenium obesum
• Growth Habit: Succulent perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 10-12
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-14 days at 75-90°F (24-32°C) in warm, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or cactus potting mix
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 3-10 feet tall, 2-5 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-60 inches apart