Adenium obesum

Desert Rose

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A succulent shrub featuring a swollen caudex base, glossy green leaves, and striking pink or red trumpet-shaped flowers. Toxic sap.
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Plant Details

Common Name Desert Rose
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Adenium
Species Obesum
Origin Arabian Peninsula / East Africa
Blooming Fleshy leaves, flowers in spring/summer with proper care
Leaf Color glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice and perlite for optimal drainage

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Watering

Drought tolerant; water deeply only when soil is completely dry. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Feed monthly during active growth with low-nitrogen fertilizer. Cease feeding in winter months.

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Pruning

Prune in spring to shape caudex and encourage branching. Wear gloves due to toxic sap.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 30%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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