Adenium, Desert Rose 'Tropic Sun'

Adeniumobesum

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Adenium (a-DEE-nee-um)
Species
obesum (oh-BEE-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Athens, Alabama

Cape Coral, Florida

Crestview, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Destin, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Key West, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hinesville, Georgia

Kenner, Louisiana

Brownsville, Texas

Collinsville, Texas

Houston, Texas

Laredo, Texas

Tomball, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Central, SC | April 2009 | neutral

I just recieved this plant today for a birthday gift never heard of it before was just trying to fig out how to take care of it. It came ...Read More

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L
Athens, AL | September 2008 | positive

I also love the desert rose. I lived in FL. for 18 years
> and had 2 for most of that time. They bloomed continually
> un...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | March 2008 | positive

This might be what i have-and it's very easy(unlike seedling plants) and about to bloom on the window sill. There isnt an Adenium in the ...Read More

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Rapid City, SD (Zone 4b) | March 2008 | positive

Had this plant for 2 years now. Received it from my mom who lives in Florida. It has never really looked very good, never bloomed. Was ab...Read More

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