- Stunning Flowering Succulent
- Low Maintenance
- Pink & Red Flowers
- Bright Sunlight in South Facing Window
It is hard to believe that a succulent can produce the stunning flowers you will see on a Desert Rose (Adenium obesum). The large, rose-shaped flowers usually appear in late spring or early summer. Even when not in bloom this plant shows off deep green waxy leaves and a fat, unique light-colored trunk. This native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula uses little water and thrives in heat. Grow it as a houseplant all winter in cool zones and move Desert Rose out to your patio or deck in summer for some full sun and heat.
Most Desert Rose plants have a bonsai appearance. Outside in hot climates, the plants can grow up to 9 feet tall and about 4 feet wide. But your container-grown Desert Rose will grow only a few feet high. Choose a special container; your Desert Rose will look beautiful on the floor or a table. Desert Rose usually goes dormant, which means it drops its leaves in winter; this helps the plant be stronger for spring growth and bloom. Even when dormant, the trunk provides interest in houseplant arrangements.
Desert Rose Care
Give Desert Rose plenty of bright light by placing it near a South-facing window. Water only after the soil has dried completely. Cut back on watering even more in winter until the plant begins to leaf out. Keep your Desert Rose in a cool location of your home. It might not go dormant if temperatures always hover at 70 degrees or higher. Add a balanced fertilizer every month during the growing and flowering season of your plant. Don’t fertilize Desert Rose in winter.
Desert Rose Spacing
Desert Rose is an outdoor plant only in the hottest areas of the United States (zones 11 and 12). It cannot handle frost, so it is best to grow it alone in a container so you can bring it inside if there is any chance of frost.
Desert Rose Plant Facts
| Light Requirement: Bright Light |
| Maintenance: Low |
| Watering: Low |
| Height: 3 - 4 Feet Tall |
| Spread: 1 - 2 Feet Wide |
| Habit: Upright |
| Foliage Color(s): Waxy Green |
| Flower Color: Pink & Red |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Scientific Name: Adenium obesum |
| Common Name: Desert Rose |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container
 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping. Â
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
