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Desert Rose

Adenium obesum

Also found as Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult.

Adenium Obesum (Adenium obesum) is a sculptural companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A sun-loving woody container plant display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care: Moderate · Sun-loving woody container plant
Everyday size: A compact-to-floor architectural specimen depending on age and species.
Collector class: Premium
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Adenium
Family: Apocynaceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Toxic to cats and dogs

ASPCA lists the applicable botanical record as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not place it where an animal can chew leaves, stems, roots, flowers, or fallen pieces.

Keep out of reach of children and do not ingest. Wash hands after pruning or contact with sap.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Desert Rose

Sun-loving woody container plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate

Light: Full sun or the brightest available window after gradual acclimation
Water: Water deeply when the upper layer dries; container plants may need frequent summer checks
Temperature: Warm growing conditions; move indoors before frost unless locally hardy (10–32°C)
Humidity: Average ambient humidity with strong airflow (30–70%)
Potting medium: Loam-based peat-free container compost with mineral drainage
Drainage: Excellent drainage; never leave the root ball in standing water
Feeding: Balanced or flowering feed regularly through active growth
Pruning and grooming: Prune after flowering or fruiting to maintain shape and remove dead wood
Seasonal rhythm: Overwinter according to species; reduce water when growth rests
Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, layering, grafting, or seed depending on species
Travel planning: In sun or summer heat, arrange a water check within two to four days
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Exact scientific-name ASPCA toxic-plant record located.

Pets: ASPCA lists the applicable botanical record as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not place it where an animal can chew leaves, stems, roots, flowers, or fallen pieces.
Children: Keep out of reach of children and do not ingest. Wash hands after pruning or contact with sap.
Handling: Sap can irritate skin or eyes; wear gloves when pruning
Placement: Use only in a physically inaccessible display, or choose an ASPCA-listed non-toxic alternative for free-roaming pet areas.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Animal Poison Control — Adenium obesum ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves . Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author. I would much appreciate if you send me an email tagooty@yahoo.com or write on my talk page , for my information. Please contact me before commercial use. Please do not upload an edited image here without consulting me. I would like to make corrections only at my own source to ensure that the changes improve the image and are preserved. Otherwise you may upload an edited image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract .
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Desert Rose

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