🎋 Plants of the genus Adenium are native to tropical deserts, semi-deserts and savannas in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. They are named "desert rose" because their origin is close to the desert and their flowers are as colorful as roses.
The species epithet "obesum" is Latin for "fat" and describes the significantly enlarged base of the desert rose stem, which is of great ornamental value.
Desert rose grows in hot and dry climate areas and stores water through its thick and succulent stems. It is a very rare woody, flowering, thornless and succulent plant. A very friendly plant for novice gardeners!
The bountiful flowering plant has colorful flowers and blooms as beautiful as roses. It is heat and drought tolerant.
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Daily maintenance:
🌞illumination:It needs sufficient sunlight, at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight every day, and is not afraid of heat or sun exposure.
🌡️Temperature:The optimal growth temperature is 22°C-30°C, and it can withstand high temperatures up to 40°C. It will enter a dormant state below 12°C.
💦Watering:It has strong cold tolerance and does not like humid environments. Because it has a large piece of oversized roots and has strong water retention, it does not need to be watered frequently.
⭕️Fertilization:Use balanced fertilizer or nitrogen fertilizer during the growth period, and use phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during the bud stage to help flower buds differentiate and be more conducive to plant growth.
🌿soil:I like sandy soil with good drainage. You can use volcanic stone and peat as the soil, and you can use more peat.
✂️Trim:Generally, pruning is done after flowering. Pruning more branches is more conducive to flowering, and the healing speed of pruning will be faster.
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Management and maintenance：
In summer, desert roses can be placed outdoors in a sunny location without shading. Keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation.
In winter, watering needs to be controlled and the temperature should be kept above 10°C to allow it to enter a dormant state of fallen leaves. Organic fertilizer can be applied appropriately 2-3 times a year
