Adenium Obesum aka Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – also known by their common name ‘desert rose’. However, they are classified as a succulent shrub and aren’t actually from the rose family at all! It is an evergreen, or drought-deciduous succulent shrub. They also go by many names such as Impala Lily, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, and Dwarf Bottle Tree. The locals here call it ‘Flower of Prosperity’, or ‘Prosperity Flower’.

They are a poisonous species of flowering plants belonging to the dogbane family Apocynaceae. The sap of the Adenium obesum plant is toxic. They are said to be used as arrow poison throughout Africa for hunting large game.

This flowering succulent plant is a popular house plant, popular for their vibrant blooms and unique stem structure. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, in shades of red, or pink.

Adenium obesum requires bright, direct sunlight and a well-draining soil mix. As succulents, they are drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered. They are quite easy to grow and relatively low maintenance once they are established. Just remember that they like the sun, but not too much water.

They are also very easy to propagate. Just cut off a section of the plant and stick it into a pot. Give it some water. Once it takes root and settles into the new environment, it will reward you with beautiful blooms.

These are home-grown Adenium obesum. Four of the six branches bloomed at the same period. Naturally, we are very pleased to see the blooms.

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