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Adenium Socotranum Desert Rose

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Adenium Socotranum Desert Rose

  • Adenium obesum subsp. socotranum is by far the largest species, reaching a height of 15 feet (4.6 m) with a cylindrical trunk up to 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter at the base. Its large size makes it a very rare and precious species.

    The flowers are pink, up to 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter, and appear for a few weeks in spring while the plant is leafless.

    Plants may be shipped bare root
  • Full sun. Perfect for a sunny window.

    Water during the summer and spring. Reduce water in the winter, but keep hydrated enough to retain its leaves.

    Keep at least 50ºF (10ºC) at all times; if you keep temperatures of 60ºF (16ºC) or higher during the winter, the plant may retain its leaves.

    A well-drained succulent mix, with an ideal pH around 6.0 (slightly acidic).

    Fertilize during spring and summer with controlled-release fertilizer or liquid fertilizer according to label directions.
  • USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
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  • Adenium obesum subsp. socotranum is by far the largest species, reaching a height of 15 feet (4.6 m) with a cylindrical trunk up to 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter at the base. Its large size makes it a very rare and precious species.

    The flowers are pink, up to 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter, and appear for a few weeks in spring while the plant is leafless.

    Plants may be shipped bare root
  • Full sun. Perfect for a sunny window.

    Water during the summer and spring. Reduce water in the winter, but keep hydrated enough to retain its leaves.

    Keep at least 50ºF (10ºC) at all times; if you keep temperatures of 60ºF (16ºC) or higher during the winter, the plant may retain its leaves.

    A well-drained succulent mix, with an ideal pH around 6.0 (slightly acidic).

    Fertilize during spring and summer with controlled-release fertilizer or liquid fertilizer according to label directions.
  • USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).