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Adenium obesum /Desert Rose
Flowers are relaive large and a beautiful pink and white
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Scientific Name:
Adenium obesum
Common Name:
Desert Rose
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Flower color:
White, Pink
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
There are selections of Adenium that have flowers from white to dark red. In height this species is generally between 3 and 9 feet. Growth, a bulbous lower trunk, and more flowers are produced when plants are well fertilized. With this species, as well and many others, never fertilize when the soil is dry. Many exciting hybrids have been developed in China and neighboring countries.