Adenium obesum

Owned by Marian Phillips (@Mslatinatx73).

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Notes

Family: Apocynaceae. Note: This plant is highly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats if ingested; the milky sap contains cardiac glycosides and can also cause skin irritation.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Desert Rose

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Succulent, Houseplant, Flowering Ornamentals, Tropical Plant
Growing Medium
Well-draining cactus and succulent mix
Growth Habit
Succulent, Upright / Erect

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Seed Grown

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Sub-Saharan Africa and Arabian Peninsula

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Apocynaceae. Note: This plant is highly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats if ingested; the milky sap contains cardiac glycosides and can also cause skin irritation.

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Desert Rose
Adenium obesum by Mslatinatx73

Adenium

obesum

Common NameDesert Rose

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Succulent, Houseplant, Flowering Ornamentals, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Succulent, Upright / Erect
Growing MediumWell-draining cactus and succulent mix

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Seed Grown

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationSub-Saharan Africa and Arabian Peninsula

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Apocynaceae. Note: This plant is highly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats if ingested; the milky sap contains cardiac glycosides and can also cause skin irritation.