White Desert Rose

Adenium obesum 'White Desert Rose'

The desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a slow-growing plant, only growing about 12 inches per year. Desert rose is often used as a bonsai plant thanks to its thick succulent trunk, thin and delicate leaves, and luscious, deep pink trumpeting flowers. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and Madagascar. The desert rose plant is the only Adenium extensively hybridized to obtain different flower colors.

Desert rose is an indoor or outdoor plant depending on your location. In many tropical and warmer climates (USDA zones 11 and 12), it's a widely-used ornamental outdoor plant, and in cooler zones, it is grown indoors. It's best planted in the spring, and it will die if exposed to frost and freezing temperatures.

Growing White Desert Rose

• The White Desert Rose, also known as Adenium obesum, is a striking succulent known for its beautiful white flowers and thick, swollen trunk.
• It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil, making it ideal for arid landscapes and container gardening.
• Regular watering during the growing season promotes healthy growth, but it's essential to allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Pruning dead or damaged branches helps maintain its shape and appearance.
• The White Desert Rose adds a touch of elegance to gardens, patios, and indoor spaces, with its stunning flowers and unique, bonsai-like appearance.

Shipping Info

Your plant will be approximately 3 to 5 inches in height with well-developed roots. These starter plants have been growing in 4” containers, but will be shipped without them. The roots will be protected with some soil and sealed in a plastic bag. They are ready to plant up in arrival.