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Adenium is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and Eastern to Southwestern Africa. The sap from the shoots can cause stomach upset if ingested and can aggravate the skin upon contact.
Adenium is an evergreen succulent with brilliant trumpet-shaped flowers.
| Plant Types: | Perennial, Succulent |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 5 feet |
| Width: | 3 feet |
| Zones: | 11a to 11b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink, White |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
| Special Features: | Not North American native |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Fertilizer: | Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food |
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Sow seeds when ripe. Can also propagate from cuttings taken from shoots in summer before they have flowered.
Desert Roses are perennial succulents found in semi-arid regions. Grows best in full sun with some shade during the middle of the day.
Inconspicuous flowers are borne during the summer, sometimes before the leaves. Flowers are usually shades of red, pink, and white.
Does best in slightly alkaline, well-draining soils that are humus-rich.
During the growing season, implement a balanced liquid fertilizer about 2-3 times.
Aphids are common during the flowering season. Overwatered plants are susceptible to basal rots.