Desert Rose Adenium Bicolor Flower Plant & Tree (Pack Of 1)

Here’s a complete description of the Adenium Plant, a popular ornamental succulent:

🌺 Adenium Plant Description
Common Names:

Adenium

Desert Rose

Mock Azalea

Sabi Star

Impala Lily

Botanical Name: Adenium obesum
Family: Apocynaceae

🌿 General Overview:
The Adenium plant is a tropical succulent shrub known for its stunning trumpet-shaped flowers and swollen, sculptural trunk (caudex). Native to the arid regions of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, it thrives in warm climates and is often grown as a bonsai or ornamental houseplant.

🌳 Plant Characteristics:
Type:

Evergreen (in warm climates), succulent flowering plant

Often grown as a small shrub, bonsai, or potted plant

Height & Spread:

Typically grows 1 to 3 feet in containers, but up to 6 feet in the ground in tropical areas

Has a thick, swollen base (caudex) used for water storage

Leaves:

Glossy, green, leathery, and arranged spirally

Oblong or spatula-shaped

May drop during dormancy or in dry periods

Flowers:

Showy, 5-petaled, funnel-shaped blossoms

Colors range from pink, red, white, to multicolored or bi-colored

Bloom in spring and summer, often in clusters at branch tips

Attract pollinators like bees and butterflies

Trunk/Caudex:

Unique feature; thick, bulbous base that stores water

Makes the plant drought-tolerant and visually striking

☀️ Growing Conditions:
Light: Requires full sun for best blooming and caudex development

Temperature: Prefers warm climates (above 20°C / 68°F)

Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus potting mix

Watering: Infrequent; allow soil to dry out between waterings (more in summer, minimal in winter)

🌱 Propagation:
By seeds, cuttings, or grafting

Grafted varieties often offer unique flower colors or larger blooms

⚠️ Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested (contains cardiac glycosides)

Handle with care; wash hands after pruning or handling sap

🎍 Uses:
Ornamental: Popular in home gardens, patios, and bonsai collections

Bonsai Art: Prized for its thick caudex and sculptural shape

Drought-tolerant landscapes: Ideal for xeriscaping

🌟 Special Notes:
Overwatering is the most common cause of death—ensure good drainage.

With proper pruning, you can shape it into dramatic bonsai-like forms.

It can go dormant in winter in cooler climates, losing leaves.

Let me know if you'd like care tips, pruning techniques, or variety recommendations like Adenium obesum 'Double Pink' or 'Black Ruby'!