Adenium obesum

Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is a striking succulent plant known for its thick, swollen trunk (caudex) and vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

🌸 Key Features of Adenium obesum:

• Flowers: Showy, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, white, or bi-colored.

• Size: Flowers are about 5–7 cm in diameter.

• Blooming Season: Typically spring and summer, but can bloom year-round in warm climates.

• Leaves: Glossy, dark green, oval-shaped, and sometimes sparse.

• Trunk (Caudex): Thick, swollen base that stores water, giving it a bonsai-like appearance.

🌿 Growing Conditions:

• Light: Loves full sun (at least 6 hours daily).

• Soil: Well-draining, sandy, or cactus mix.

• Watering: Drought-tolerant but requires deep watering when soil is dry. Avoid overwatering!

• Temperature: Thrives in warm climates (above 15°C / 59°F). Not frost-hardy.

• Propagation: Grown from seeds or cuttings, with cuttings developing a less prominent caudex.