Adenium sp. 'Best Of Siam' (Best of Siam Desert Rose)
Botanical name: Adenium sp.
Common name: Best of Siam Desert Rose
Cultivar: Best Of Siam
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Arabia and East Africa
USDA Zone: 10-12
Plant form: Small; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: IrritatingGrowing 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...
Adenium (Desert Rose) 'Best of Siam' variegated with bright pink double flowers and striking green-and-white foliage. Compact and ideal for containers in warm climates.
Related cultivars: Adenium sp. 'Best Of Siam' (Best of Siam Desert Rose)
- 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. 'Best Of Siam' (Best of Siam 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.