Light
Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Desert Rose
Adenium obesum
Succulents · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) has a erect / irregular / multi-stemmed growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: elliptical, oblanceolate, ovate, spatulate. Flower colours recorded: pink, red/burgundy, white.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: erect, irregular, multi-stemmed. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Daderot · Source · CC0 1.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Let the medium dry between watering; reduce watering during dormancy.
Soil & drainage
Use cactus or succulent mix in a pot with several drainage holes.
Fertilizer
Feed in spring with a suitable labelled product.
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Through the seasons
Move inside as temperatures approach roughly 13°C.
Pets & little ones
The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.