Adenium obesum
Owned by Kat (@katcollects).
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Notes
Family: Apocynaceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Desert Rose
- Subspecies
- boehmianum
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Growth Habit
- Shrub / Bush
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Low Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
- Light Needs
- Full Sun
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Oct 16, 2026
- Natural Habitat Location
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Apocynaceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Desert Rose
Adenium
obesum
Common NameDesert Rose
Subspeciesboehmianum
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Succulent
Growth Habit
Shrub / Bush
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Cutting
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Oct 16, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationSub-Saharan Africa
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Apocynaceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Adenium
obesum
Common NameDesert Rose
Subspeciesboehmianum
Added Details
Family: Apocynaceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Succulent
Growth Habit
Shrub / Bush
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Cutting
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Oct 16, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationSub-Saharan Africa
Collection Context
Quantity
1