Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose)

Adenium multiflorum pink flower close up, clusters of ruffled petals on woody stems
Adenium multiflorum pink flower clusters blooming on thick, woody succulent branches

Botanical name: Adenium multiflorum

Common name: Desert Rose

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Arabia and East Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

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 grey. 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. It emits 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 plant; they may also be used in rock gardens. They need full sun and a 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.

See article about Adenium.

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Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose) with many pink flowers on a low woody plant branch
Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose) with clusters of pink flowers blooming on a woody green branch
Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose) pink flower clusters in a close up plant view
Adenium multiflorum (Desert Rose) showing vibrant pink flowers with white centers among thick green leaves


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