Adenium obesum KO ebay 99 - desert rose (Square vase 7x7x8 cm)

Genus composed of 5 species of caudiciform succulent plants originating from Africa, Arabia and the island of Socotra. Adenium obesum is a magnificent deciduous succulent up to 1.5 m tall. The base of the stem appears swollen from which numerous thin, slightly branched branches branch out. The dark green leaves are oval and leathery. In spring, numerous flowers up to 8/10 cm wide form from the apex of the stems. This variety is characterized by having intense purple flowers that are lighter in the center.

Pedoclimatic needs

Grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in the sun. Not rustic. In winter it resists up to +6°/+8° and must be kept dry. It can be grown in the ground only in Mediterranean gardens, where temperatures do not fall below +6°c. Being a species with limited development, it is ideal for growing in pots. In our climates it can be raised in containers, placed outdoors during spring and summer and sheltered during autumn and winter.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Adenium obesum KO ebay 99 - desert rose with purple flowers

Family: Apocynoceae