This beautiful succulent plant has a bonsai look. It has a chubby trunk and gorgeous green leaves with bunches of single or double flowers in a variety of colors. Desert Roses are sun-loving plants, the more sun they get, the more they will flower!
Plant them in the landscape in zones 10 and higher. These succulent plants store water in their trunk, making them drought tolerant. To enjoy these plants in colder zones, simply pop them in a pot and bring inside the home when temperatures consistently drop below 50. If you live in an area that gets a lot of rain, the soil must be very well-drained. Use a succulent potting mix and a container with proper drainage if planting them in container gardens. Fertilize Desert Roses before the blooming season and throughout the season for best results. Select a fertilizer formulated for desert roses. When feeding, follow the product label instructions for strength and frequency.
Note: These plants are grown for decorative purposes and are not intended for human or animal consumption
FAST FACTS
Outstanding Features: Continuous blooms during the summer, bonsai like trunk
Common Name
Desert Rose
Bloom Colors
Pink, purple, white, and red
Water
Water when the soil is dry
Zone
10 and above
Fertilizer
Select a fertilizer formulated for desert roses, follow product label instructions.
Scientific Name
Adenium obesum
Light
Full sun
Size
Varies depending on the variety
Overwintering
In zones 9 and lower, use as a container plant or as an annual in the landscape
Companion Plants
Podocarpus, mandevilla, Texas sage