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Adenium, Desert Rose 'True Heart'

Adeniumobesum

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Adenium (a-DEE-nee-um)
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Species
obesum (oh-BEE-sum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the bulb's scales
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Lexington, Kentucky

Denton, Texas

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