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Desert Rose, Adenium obesum

The Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is native from eastern Africa to southern Arabia. It is a perennial succulent that can grow to five feet tall. Older plants have large caudexes. It prefers warmer temperatures and is drought tolerant. The pale pink to deep red flowers bloom for 2-4 months or may be everblooming. It is a great houseplant and specimen for bonsai. Caution should be used around children and pets because this plant contains poisonous sap.

 

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Uploaded on August 17, 2010
Taken on July 26, 2008