Pot Size – 12cm
Adenium obesum BaobabDesert Rose
The Adenium obesum Baobab, also known as the Desert Rose, is a striking succulent shrub prized for its swollen caudex (trunk-like base) and its brilliant trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. Its unusual bonsai-like form and exotic blooms make it a favourite among collectors and a perfect centrepiece plant.
Key Features:
Unique swollen caudex resembling a miniature baobab tree
Produces stunning trumpet-shaped flowers in vivid colours
Drought-tolerant and well-suited to warm, bright conditions
Works beautifully as a bonsai-style specimen
A rare and highly decorative houseplant
Care Instructions:
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Light: Requires bright, direct sunlight for healthy growth and flowering
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Watering: Water sparinglyallow soil to dry out completely between waterings; reduce in winter
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Soil: Plant in a gritty, well-draining cactus/succulent mix
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Feeding: Fertilise every 46 weeks in spring and summer with a cactus fertiliser
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Temperature: Prefers 2030Cprotect from cold (below 10C)
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Growth: Slow-growing; caudex thickens with age, adding character
Tip: Best displayed in a shallow bonsai-style pot to highlight its swollen trunk and sculptural form.
