Adenium sp. 'Variegatum' (Variegated Desert Rose)
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Botanical name: Adenium sp.
Common name: Variegated Desert Rose
Cultivar: Variegatum
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Arabia and East Africa
Growing to a height of about 4-5ft, this succulent plant is a member of the same family as Plumeria. Its swollen, often twisted trunk, is pale gray. The leaves are glossy and club-shaped. The flowers appear almost continuously, are trumpet-shaped, and range from white and bright pink to crimson red. They emit a highly toxic sap which in some places is used as a poison for arrows. Adeniums are not generally grown in moist tropical gardens, but are often seen as a decorative pot plants; they may also be used in rock gardens. They need full sun and well-drained potting mixture. Exotic multi-color varieties can be grafted onto the same plant. See other exotic species of Adenium, photo gallery of exotic varieties and Thai Adeniums - milti-colored, multi-grafted. More info...
Cultivars: Adenium sp. 'Variegatum' (Variegated Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. ''Best Of Siam''
- Adenium sp. ''Double Pink' Variegated' ('Double Pink' Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. ''Superbar'' ('Superbar' Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. ''Wonderful Purple' Varirgated'
- Adenium sp. ''Wonderful Yellow' Variegated' ('Wonderful Yellow' Desert Rose)
Similar plants: Adenium sp. 'Variegatum' (Variegated Desert Rose)
- Adenium arabicum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium boehmianum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)
- Adenium somalense (Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. 'Dark-colored Flower' (Black Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. 'Yellow Flower' (Yellow Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. (Adenium)
- Adenium sp. 'Single Flower' (Desert Rose)
- Adenium sp. 'Double Flower' (Double Flower Desert Rose Hybrid)
- Adenium swazicum (Desert Rose)
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
Succulent Care. This plant is shipped bare-rooted. Plant it in well-drained soil mix, water and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Let soil dry between waterings.
SUNSHINE Megaflor (NPK 2-2-4) - Bloom Booster for every watering. Formulated especially for blooms, to boost flowering, improve flower size and quality, and stimulate pollen development. This is an eco-friendly nutrition booster that can be used for organic gardens. Can be used for daily feeding with every watering. Scientifically-balanced stable formula is organic Amino-acid based and has NO EDTA chelators to eliminate nutrients lockup; it does not affect crop taste. Organic Amino acids greatly enhance stability of all Sunshine boosters and provide excellent absorption of trace elements. Pollinating insects friendly.