Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert
Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert
Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert
Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert
Adenium obesum Rose of the Desert

Adenium obesum 'Rose of the Desert'

A striking talking point for a sunny window sill of warm conservatory
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  • A stunning and very unusual flowering houseplant or summer patio plant
  • In summer, you'll be treated to a fabulous show of huge waxy red-pink long-lasting flowers
  • Easy to grow, it needs little care or maintenance
  • It's huge bulbous succulent stem or trunk keeps the plant fed and watered in very dry climates
  • Supplied as an established plant 20-25cm tall in an 14cm pot
14cm Pot - Item: 680181
Only £14.99
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Product Description

A stunning and very unusual flowering houseplant or a summer patio plant, the ‘Rose of the Desert’ produces the most beautiful giant waxy flowers in two-tone shades of red pink, all summer long!

It’s a very unique plant in that its huge, bulbous, succulent stem keeps the plant fed and watered in very dry climates and as a result, needs little care or maintenance. In winter give a little protection indoors from temperatures below 10C.

Also known as the Dwarf bottle tree, Adenium is perfectly at home on a sunny windowsill - think dry, arid conditions and you'll be rewarded with the gorgeous flowers of this easy-to-grow plant.

Hailing from South Africa, it’ll add an exotic touch to your home or sunny patio where it’s striking, bright pink flowers will add a splash of colour to your floral displays!

Although technically not a rose, Adenium produces equally gorgeous blooms in shades of scarlet, which make this plant an interesting and beautiful houseplant for even the most inexperienced of gardeners.

An absolutely fool-proof plant, just remember for best results, keep it in the house as it is tender and keep it in bright light to prevent the stems elongating.

Supplied as an established plant 20-25cm tall in a 14cm pot.

What Is Supplied

Item 680181 supplied as:

Supplied as a 20-25cm tall plant in 14cm pot, in bud & flower.

Harmful if eaten

Plant Information

Care Guide

Planting Advice for your Desert Rose:

  • As a houseplant, the desert rose should be kept indoors in its pot. It can be placed outside in the summer to enjoy the sun.

Aftercare Advice for the Desert Rose Adenium obesum:

  • Keep the soil moderately moist in spring and summer - but don't allow it to sit in water. It's best to let the top 1cm (1/2in) of soil dry out before watering
    Reduce watering in autumn and in winter when the plant is dormant you may need to water lightly just once a month.
  • If you feel that your plant needs a pep, then you can fertilize with a half-strength solution of a 20-20-20 general-purpose liquid plant food once per month when the plant is actively growing.
    Do not feed the desert rose during winter.
  • When repotting, ensure that you have a well-draining mix, preferable a specialist cactus/succulent mix, or a proprietary compost with added perlite and sand to open it up. Your plant would also benefit from a layer of grit in the bottom of the pot and again on top.
  • Although the desert rose needs hot weather to stimulate flower production, it needs a break in the growing season which can result in two different blooming periods - one in early spring and
    one in early autumn

Pruning Advice for Adenium obesum:

  • Pruning can be done at any time of the year if you need to shorten stems that have become lanky, however its best to leave it until spring if you can,


 

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Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
Plant Dimensions
100cm
50cm
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Adenium obesum 'Rose of the Desert'
Adenium obesum 'Rose of the Desert'
14cm Pot
Item: 680181
Only £14.99
Currently Unavailable