ADENIUM OBESUM DESERT ROSE " SHY GIRL " 20 SEEDS NEW, RARE & EASY TO BLOOM

The Adenium or "Desert Rose" is an extraordinary tropical plant. Coming essentially from East Africa, where it is found under different "subspecies" in countries like Sudan, Yemen, Socotra , Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe. The appellation appear to become from "Aden", which should indicate the area of the Gulf which has the same name, at the mouth of the Red Sea on the Indian Ocean side. It is a small tree, under which principal characteristics are a caudex, sort of big bulge under the branches, a beautiful and abundant flowering, with colors from pale rose to dark red, longevity, many hundred years, resistance to dryness. The Adenium has naturally the aspect of a bonsaï but is not one. Hardy zone 11

The Adenium or "Desert Rose" is an extraordinary tropical plant. Coming essentially from East Africa, where it is found under different "subspecies" in countries like Sudan, Yemen, Socotra , Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe. The appellation appear to become from "Aden", which should indicate the area of the Gulf which has the same name, at the mouth of the Red Sea on the Indian Ocean side. It is a small tree, under which principal characteristics are a caudex, sort of big bulge under the branches, a beautiful and abundant flowering, with colors from pale rose to dark red, longevity, many hundred years, resistance to dryness. The Adenium has naturally the aspect of a bonsaï but is not one. Hardy zone 11

The Adenium or "Desert Rose" is an extraordinary tropical plant. Coming essentially from East Africa, where it is found under different "subspecies" in countries like Sudan, Yemen, Socotra , Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe. The appellation appear to become from "Aden", which should indicate the area of the Gulf which has the same name, at the mouth of the Red Sea on the Indian Ocean side. It is a small tree, under which principal characteristics are a caudex, sort of big bulge under the branches, a beautiful and abundant flowering, with colors from pale rose to dark red, longevity, many hundred years, resistance to dryness. The Adenium has naturally the aspect of a bonsaï but is not one. Hardy zone 11

Adenium obesum. A necessary plant for those that collect caudiciforms (swollen trunks), or uncommon succulents. Adenium obesum is slow growing and thick stemmed with a smooth trunk that becomes very swollen and somewhat contorted with age. Adenium obesum known for its carmine-rose flowers and unique trunk. Always in great demand. A unique genus from Madagascar which develops a fleshy swollen trunk and is often with contorted woody stems. Deciduous leaves are obovate, glossy green. Slow growing, arid tropical. Not a common plant. It does best with lots of sun and allowed to go dry between waterings. It makes a fantastic bonsai!

The Adenium or "Desert Rose" is an extraordinary tropical plant. Coming essentially from East Africa, where it is found under different "subspecies" in countries like Sudan, Yemen, Socotra , Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe. The appellation appear to become from "Aden", which should indicate the area of the Gulf which has the same name, at the mouth of the Red Sea on the Indian Ocean side. It is a small tree, under which principal characteristics are a caudex, sort of big bulge under the branches, a beautiful and abundant flowering, with colors from pale rose to dark red, longevity, many hundred years, resistance to dryness. The Adenium has naturally the aspect of a bonsaï but is not one. Hardy zone 11

The Adenium or "Desert Rose" is an extraordinary tropical plant. Coming essentially from East Africa, where it is found under different "subspecies" in countries like Sudan, Yemen, Socotra , Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe. The appellation appear to become from "Aden", which should indicate the area of the Gulf which has the same name, at the mouth of the Red Sea on the Indian Ocean side. It is a small tree, under which principal characteristics are a caudex, sort of big bulge under the branches, a beautiful and abundant flowering, with colors from pale rose to dark red, longevity, many hundred years, resistance to dryness. The Adenium has naturally the aspect of a bonsaï but is not one. Hardy zone 11

The Desert Rose is a native of East Africa. It will grow from 6 1/2 to 10 feet in the wild. It has fleshy leaves and beautiful 2-inch pink open-trumpet shaped flowers. It is a succulent, and forms more of a bush than a tree. It makes an excellent house plant or indoor bonsai. Needs lots of light and fresh air. Keep in a bright location in winter. In summer, if possible, move outdoors to a sunny or partly shaded location. Growing temperature should not be below 54 degrees. However, in the winter, keeping it cool (between 54-61 degrees) whch gives the plant a needed rest. Needs little water during winter, especially when kept cool. Increase water during growing and blooming periods. The total watering needed is similar to crassula, portulacaria and other succulents, and it will lose leaves if overwatered. The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot. It is about 8" tall and well-branched.

Plant is about 9" tall and full, actively growing in a 4" container. The plant sent out is similar to the photo 3. The plants have a thick trunk with some having multiple branches. Ship with soil and container for the best growing results.

Native to East Africa and relative of the Plumeria. Small succulent tree that grows only about 8 inches tall in the wild, has fleshy leaves and forms a very bulbous base. Produces exotic 2" pink and white, open-trumpet shaped flowers throughout the year in full sun. Needs little water during winter. All plant nuts love these.

Native to East Africa and relative of the Plumeria. Small succulent tree that grows only about 8' in the wild, has fleshy leaves and forms a bulbous base. Produces exotic 2" pink, white and red open trumpet shaped flowers throughout the year in full sun. Needs little water during winter. All plant nuts love these. Great for indoors.