Adenium Single Petal AS41 Grafted Flowering Plant - Adenium Obesum

Adenium obesum (Desert Rose) is a stunning, low-maintenance succulent prized for its thick, sculptural trunk and vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in a wide range of colors—including pink, red, white, and bi-colored varieties. Perfect for pots, bonsai, or sunny garden spots, it thrives in dry climates and requires minimal care, making it a favourite among gardeners and collectors alike.
🌞 Growing & Care Guide for Adenium obesum (Common Names: Desert Rose)
☀️ Sunlight & Soil
• Thrives in full sun and prefers hot, arid to semi-arid tropical climates.
• Requires a very well-drained, sandy or rocky soil.
• Tolerates dry bushland, woodland, savannah, and wooded grassland up to 2,100 m elevation.
• Best growth occurs when temperatures are above 30°C; not suitable for cold or frost-prone areas.
• Cannot tolerate regular exposure to temperatures near 0°C.
💧 Watering
• Being drought-tolerant, Desert Rose endures long dry periods.
• Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings—avoid overwatering as the caudex (swollen stem base) is prone to rot.
• Enters a dormancy phase during cold or prolonged dry conditions.
🌱 Fertilization
• Light feeding during the growing season (spring to summer) with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer promotes flowering.
• Avoid fertilizing during dormancy.
✂️ Pruning
• Prune after flowering to shape the plant and encourage branching.
• Remove dead or leggy growth to maintain a compact form.
• Always wear gloves while pruning, as the sap is toxic.
🍂 Mulching
• Use light, well-aerated mulch like gravel or coarse sand to retain some moisture without trapping excess water.
• Avoid heavy mulching materials that retain too much moisture around the base.
🐛 Pest & Disease Control
• Relatively pest-resistant but may occasionally attract aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites.
• Root rot can occur if overwatered or if soil lacks drainage.
• The plant's latex has natural pesticidal properties and has been used to kill lice and ticks.
🌱 Support for Young Plants
• Seedlings germinate quickly (within 1 week at ~30°C).
• Transplant when 6 leaves have developed (around 1 month old).
• Cuttings should dry for a week before planting and require rooting hormone for best results.
• Cleft grafting is ideal for propagating hybrids or selected plants.
🍎 Harvesting
• Not applicable — no edible parts. The plant is ornamental and medicinal but also toxic.
🍃 Thinning
• Not typically required, but selectively remove branches to open up air circulation and enhance the shape of the plant.
❄️ Winter Protection
• Move containers indoors or to sheltered spaces if temperatures fall below 5°C.
• Protect from frost and cold drafts—Desert Rose is not frost-hardy.

🌸 Advantages of Choosing Adenium obesum for Your Garden

 🌼 Spectacular, vibrant blooms lasting for months—some clones flower nearly year-round under ideal conditions.
 🌞 Ideal for hot, dry climates and perfect for rock gardens, bonsai, or container growing.
 🌿 Unique caudex (swollen base) gives it a sculptural look, making it a decorative focal point.
 🦋 Attracts pollinators like insects.
 🌱 Easy to propagate via seed, cuttings, or grafting.
 🧪 Used traditionally in medicine and for pest control (with caution due to toxicity).
 🚫 Naturally resistant to drought and minor pests.

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Note: Each plant is beautifully unique! The images shown are for reference to give you an idea of the general appearance and quality. While your plant may vary slightly in shape and size, you can refer to the third picture for reference.