Product Description

Desert Rose -Adenium obesum General Information: The Desert Rose is a native of East Africa. It will grow from 6 1/2 to 10 feet in the wild. It has fleshy leaves and beautiful 2-inch pink open-trumpet shaped flowers. It is a succulent, and forms more of a bush than a tree. It makes an excellent house plant or indoor bonsai. Lighting: Needs lots of light and fresh air. Keep in a bright location in winter. In summer, if possible, move outdoors to a sunny or partly shaded location. Temperature: Growing temperature should not be below 54 degrees. However, in the winter, keeping it cool (between 54-61 degrees) whch gives the plant a needed rest. Watering: Needs little water during winter, especially when kept cool. Increase water during growing and blooming periods. The total watering needed is similar to crassula, portulacaria and other succulents, and it will lose leaves if overwatered. Feeding: Monthly during spring and summer with liquid bonsai fertilizer. Fish emulsion is also reported to work well. Pruning and wiring: Style primarily by clip and grow. Do heavy pruning after the plant's rest period. However, it bleeds profusely, so heavy pruning should be kept to a minimum. New shoots can be pruned regularly. The sap is poisonous, so clean hands after pruning, and avoid getting sap into open wounds. Propagation: Similar to jade trees - cuttings need to be dried for 3-4 days before planting in a sand-peat mix. Repotting: Root prune and repot every two years, after the winter rest period, in a mix of 2 parts bonsai soil, 2 parts peat, and one part sand. Can tolerate being pot-bound.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #402 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Cacti & Succulents

Features

• Makes an excellent house plant or indoor bonsai.
• It has fleshy leaves and beautiful 2-inch pink open-trumpet shaped flowers.
• Needs lots of light
• The Desert Rose is a native of East Africa.
• The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot. It is about 8" tall and well-branched.

Customer Reviews

DESERT ROSE REVIEW.
I RECEIVED MY DESERT ROSE PLANT IN 4 DAYS, EARLIER THAN EXPECTED, AND THE HEATING PAD WAS STILL VERY WARM.THE PLANT WAS LARGER THAN EXPECTED 14" TALL. THE PRICE WAS, AS I CONSIDER IT TO BE, MUCH LOWER THAN OTHERS OFFERING THE SAME PLANT. THE PLANT WAS PACKAGED VERY CAREFULLY AND WAS NOT DAMAGED WHEN IT ARRIVED. I HAVE INCLUDED A PICTURE OF THE PLANT ON THE DAY I RECEIVED IT (DEC. 21ST) AND I WILL BE LETTING YOU KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE A YEAR FROM NOW. THANK YOU HIRTS GARDEN FOR MAKING MY VERY FIRST PLANT ORDER ONLINE A GREAT ONE.

Great Little Plant
When I first received this plant I was a little iffy because it had been stripped for shipping. However, it's been a few weeks, and it's really sprouted all over the place. I can already see some flower buds on it. I can't wait till they bloom.

Desert Rose
This product arrived in a timely manner. It had a few leaves that had started to yellow upon arrival. It may have been over watered before shipping. Eventually it lost all of it's leaves. I thought is was done for, but the plant revived and has begun growing new leaves. Can hardly wait to see it flower.