Adenium (Desert Rose)

🌸 Adenium Plant (Desert Rose)

Adenium, also called Desert Rose, is a beautiful flowering plant known for its thick stem and bright flowers.

🌱 What it looks like

• It has a fat, swollen stem (called a caudex) that stores water

• Leaves are green and shiny

• Flowers are pink, red, white, or mixed colors, shaped like a trumpet

The most common type is Adenium obesum.

☀️ Where it grows best

• Loves warm and sunny places

• Originally from Africa and the Middle East

• Grows very well in pots and is popular as a bonsai plant

💧 Water needs

• Needs very little water

• Water only when the soil is completely dry

• Too much water can cause root rot

🌼 Flowering

• Blooms mostly in summer

• With good sunlight, it can flower many times a year

🌿 Soil

• Needs well-draining soil (like cactus or succulent mix)

• Soil should not hold water for long

⚠️ Important note

• The sap of adenium is poisonous

• Keep it away from children and pets

• Wash hands after pruning

🌟 Why people like it

• Easy to care for

• Very decorative

• Long-lasting flowers

• Great for balconies, gardens, and indoor sunny spots

• It is mainly an outdoor plant, but it can also be kept indoors under the right conditions.