Desert Rose 'Adenium obesum' inventory-hero-monitored The stems are covered in

The stems are covered in sharp thorns

if the stems become mushy or discolored

Too high or too low temperature will induce dormancy

natalensis produces a huge tuber that is quite attractive above ground

which resembles a baseball

Desert Rose 'Adenium obesum' inventory-hero-monitored The stems are covered inThe Desert Rose, also known as 'Adenium obesum', is best loved for its long lasting, vibrant blooms that appear twice a year, once in early spring and again in late summer or early fall, with each blooming period lasting up to two months. Despite not being a true rose, this striking succulent steals the spotlight with its vibrant, trumpet shaped flowers and sculptural, bonsai like form. Native to Southwestern Africa, this succulent is a deciduous