Low
2 of 2 (100%)
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Species
Adenium obesum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Adenium obesum subsp. boehmianum
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 2 public plants
- collectors
- 2 collectors
At a glance
What Adenium obesum is
Adenium obesum is a succulent that forms a compact, bush-like shape. You will notice its thickened, woody base, which stores water for dry periods.
Living with this plant means providing it with a warm spot. It thrives when you mimic its native, arid climate with plenty of light and infrequent water.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Low
- Most common temperature
- Tropical
- Most common humidity
- Low
The plant contains cardiac glycosides in its sap which are harmful if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Adenium obesum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Original context
For generations, the plant grew undisturbed across Sub-Saharan Africa. Local communities observed its unique form and adaptations to heat.
- 19th century
Botanical documentation
Explorers and botanists began to document the plant for European collections. They focused on its ability to survive in environments with little rainfall.
- Late 20th century
Houseplant status
The plant became more common in trade as interest in succulents grew. You can now propagate it easily from a simple cutting.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 2 public items across collecto.rs.
Full sun
2 of 2 (100%)
Tropical
1 of 2 (50%)
Low
2 of 2 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Adenium obesum
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Questions
Frequently asked about Adenium obesum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Adenium obesum?
Adenium obesum is a species in the Adenium genus. Commonly known as Adenium obesum subsp. boehmianum, a succulent, and with a bush growth habit. Native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
How do you care for Adenium obesum?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Adenium obesum is Full sun light, low watering, tropical temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Adenium obesum?
Adenium obesum is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Adenium obesum?
Browse public Adenium obesum collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Adenium obesum on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Adenium obesum, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Adenium obesum collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.