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Desert Rose (Adenium obesum)
Succulent shrubPerennialEasy

Desert Rose

Adenium obesum

Family: Apocynaceae

Desert Rose grows in full sun and prefers gritty fast-draining soil. Water needs: Low.

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How to Grow Desert Rose

Desert Rose growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Gritty fast-draining soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Desert Rose as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.

Plant Overview

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is listed in the Apocynaceae family and categorized as a succulent shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-1222
Family
Apocynaceae
Plant type
Succulent shrub
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Desert Rose is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Gritty fast-draining soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Gritty fast-draining soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
7-21 days
Seed depth
1/4 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.