Adenium sp. 'Black Swan' ('Black Swan' Desert Rose) - Image 1

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Botanical name: Adenium sp.

Common name: 'Black Swan' Desert Rose

Cultivar: Black Swan

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Arabia and East Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Adenium 'Black Swan'
Adenium (Desert Rose) 'Black Swan' has velvety wine-red petals that deepen to near-black.


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