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Jim Kochan
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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.
Desert Rose
(Adenium obesum)
Adenium is an evergreen succulent with brilliant trumpet-shaped flowers.
| Plant Types: | Perennial, Succulent |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 5 feet |
| Width: | 3 feet |
| Zones: | 11a to 11b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink, White |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
| Special Features: | Not North American native |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Sandy, Slightly-Alkaline, Well-Drained |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Sow seeds when ripe. Can also propagate from cuttings taken from shoots in summer before they have flowered.
Sow seeds when ripe. Can also propagate from cuttings taken from shoots in summer before they have flowered.
Plant 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 Roses are perennial succulents found in semi-arid regions. Grows best in full sun with some shade during the middle of the day.
Blooming:
Inconspicuous flowers are borne during the summer, sometimes before the leaves. Flowers are usually shades of red, pink, and white.
Inconspicuous flowers are borne during the summer, sometimes before the leaves. Flowers are usually shades of red, pink, and white.
Soil and Irrigation:
Does best in slightly alkaline, well-draining soils that are humus-rich.
Does best in slightly alkaline, well-draining soils that are humus-rich.
Fertilization:
During the growing season, implement a balanced liquid fertilizer about 2-3 times.
During the growing season, implement a balanced liquid fertilizer about 2-3 times.
Pests:
Aphids are common during the flowering season. Overwatered plants are susceptible to basal rots.
Aphids are common during the flowering season. Overwatered plants are susceptible to basal rots.