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Desert Rose – Bastana
Desert Rose in a garden – Bastana
Desert Rose in a garden – Bastana
Adenium obesum – 30 cm – size guide – Bastana
Adenium obesum – 60 cm – size guide – Bastana
Adenium obesum – 1 m – size guide – Bastana
Desert Rose – Bastana
Desert Rose – Bastana
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Desert Rose

A succulent with a swollen trunk and trumpet-shaped flowers. It loves sun and copes with drought – a standout piece for an entrance, balcony or succulent garden.

  • Light: Direct sun
  • Water: When soil is completely dry
  • Temperature: Loves heat, not cold
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Height: 30 cm
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Description

Desert rose (Adenium) is a succulent with a swollen, water-storing trunk and bright, trumpet-shaped flowers. It loves strong sun and copes with drought, and is usually grown in a pot to show off its trunk.

Why desert rose?

  • A sculpted shape that works as a centrepiece at an entrance or on a balcony.
  • Drought tolerant and sun-loving.
  • Can be trained bonsai-style.

Where to plant it

A pot by the entrance or on a sunny balcony or rooftop, or in a succulent or rock garden, with at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.

Care in the Saudi climate

  • Light: direct sun.
  • Water: let the soil dry completely between waterings, water more in the growing season, and much less in winter when it goes dormant.
  • Soil: a fast-draining cactus and succulent mix, in a pot with several drainage holes – standing water is the main cause of trunk rot.
  • Cold: not cold hardy, so protect it on cold nights.

Safety

All parts are toxic, and the milky sap can irritate skin. Wear gloves when pruning and keep it out of reach of children, cats and dogs.

Sizes

  • 30 cm: a small plant for a balcony pot.
  • 60 cm: a medium plant with a visible trunk.
  • 1 m: a large, mature plant – a centrepiece for an entrance.
Light Direct sun
Water When soil is completely dry
Temperature Loves heat, not cold
Care level Care Moderate – don't overwater
Pets Toxic to cats & dogs
Care guide

Three things to get right.

A printed care card comes with every plant. Questions later? Message us on WhatsApp.

Lighting

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sun a day to flower and keep a strong trunk.

Watch for: Long, thin stems and few flowers mean it needs more sun.

Watering

Let the soil dry completely between waterings, water more in the growing season, and much less in winter.

Watch for: A soft or shrivelling base is a sign of rot from overwatering.

Temperature & humidity

Loves heat and sun, isn't cold hardy, and goes dormant in cool weather.

Tip: On cold nights move the pot somewhere sheltered, and water very little while it's dormant.
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FAQ

Before you order.

Still unsure? Email info@bastana.net or call +966 55 526 3379.

Let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water much less in winter. Overwatering is the main cause of trunk rot.