Adenium sp. 'Black Amaryllis' ('Black Amaryllis' Desert Rose) - Image 2

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Botanical name: Adenium sp.

Common name: 'Black Amaryllis' Desert Rose

Cultivar: Black Amaryllis

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 colorPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Adenium 'Black Amaryllis'
Adenium (Desert Rose) 'Black Amaryllis' is a double flower whose bright red petal edges darken to almost black as it opens.


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