| Management number | 238667092 | Release Date | 2026/07/11 | List Price | US$9.63 | Model Number | 238667092 | ||
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Add intriguing elegance to your living space with Adenium obesum, commonly known as the desert rose. This captivating succulent, native to Africa and the Arabian peninsula, is celebrated for its sculptural beauty, vibrant flowers, and unique form, making it a must-have for plant enthusiasts and interior decor lovers alike. Your desert rose will produce trumpet-shaped red flowers. These show-stopping blooms create a bold and cheerful focal point from spring into fall. The plant's thick, swollen trunk (caudex) and naturally artistic branching give Adenium obesum a bonsai-like appearance, adding an architectural element to any room or garden. Showcase your desert rose as a centerpiece on a coffee table, desk, or shelf. Pair it with modern planters to highlight its sculptural form. During spring and summer, place it on a sunny patio, balcony, or garden, where it can thrive in a bright and warm environment. Provide bright light for optimal growth and flowering. Near a sunny windowsill is ideal. Desert rose can take full to part sun outside. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry or mostly dry during the active growing season. Little water in winter. Use well-draining, sandy soil. Maintain a warm environment (60–85°F); protect it from frost and cold drafts. Prune occasionally to encourage a fuller shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
| Plant name | Adenium obseum |
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| Plant category | Succulents |
| Color | Red |
| Plant features | Easy to Grow |
| Bloom season | Spring |
| Rec location | Outdoor |
| Light needs | Full Sun |
| Watering frequency | When Dry |
| Mature plant height | 36 in |
| Plant height | 12 in |
| Plant lifecycle | Perennial |
| Usda hardiness zone | 10 |
| Plant form | Mature Plant |
| Landscape use | Ornamental/Décor |
| Size | 1G |
| Plant container | Grower Pot |
| Foliage pattern | Solid |
| Brand | Altman Plants |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | N |
| Piece count | 1 |
| Product net content uom | Each |
| Product net content parent | 1 Each |
| Net content statement | 1 gal |
| Has written warranty | No |
| Assembled product weight | 5 lb |
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