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Date: 31 Mar 2026

6 variegated, impossible to ignore adeniums that change your collection: Adenium rainbow

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6 variegated, impossible to ignore adeniums that change your collection: Adenium rainbow 🌈

Some adeniums stand out for their flowers, and some for their leaves
Variegated types bring both - unique foliage and colorful blooms, so even when they’re not flowering, they still look interesting.
These are the ones that always get a second look.


💡 Soil tip - a little alkaline helps



Unlike most tropical plants that prefer acidic soil, adeniums actually do better on the slightly alkaline side.
Too much peat-based mix can make the soil too acidic and increase the risk of rot.
A simple trick we use:
Add a few shells on top of the soil. With each watering, they slowly raise the pH a bit.
No need to overdo it - just a small adjustment makes a difference.

🌸 Today's featured adeniums


Variegated adeniums bring something extra to a collection - not just flowers, but foliage that keeps working for you all season.
And once you notice them - it’s hard not to want more.

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Plant Facts

Adenium sp.
Adenium, Desert Rose, Impala Lily
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant with caudexLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or Poisonous
  • · Adenium varieties in Plant Encyclopedia
  • · About #Adenium Rainbow - fantastic varieties
  • · We picked 6 adeniums - you’ll probably want all 6. Soil and Watering tip.
  • · A few adeniums you don’t want to miss. Trimming tip.
  • · The adenium colors everyone is talking about right now. Light tips for hot climates.
  • · Adenium rainbow: these 6 will pull you in. Fertilizing tips.
  • · How to start your dream collection: before you start
  • · How to grow a happy Adenium

  • #Container_Garden #Adeniums #How_to #Discover

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    Date: 9 Aug 2021

    Care of Desert Roses

    Q: I am looking forward to my three desert roses I just ordered from you and I am wondering how to take care of them, especially during winter time. Should I put the pots in full sun or shade? What kind of soil do they like? How often should I water them? When it gets cooler, should I bring them inside? We do have occasional frost here during winter.

    A: Here are a few tips for your desert roses:

    1. When received Adenium from mail-order, unpack carefully; branches are fragile. Plant in well-drained potting mix. Cactus mix will do, but we recommend special Adenium mix. If using regular acidic peat-based potting mix, you may add sea-shells on top of soil to neutralize acidity: adeniums prefer alkaline soils. Using clay pots is beneficial. Water once and do not water again until soil gets dry. Place in bright shade until new leaves sprout, then the plant can be moved to full sun.

    2. Adenium is a succulent, but not a cactus. It needs watering, however let soil dry before waterings. Reduce watering during cool season and discontinue when plant gets dormant (drops all leaves in winter).

    3. Bright light is the best for profuse flowering. However, adeniums look much healthier in slightly filtered light rather than in all-day full sun.

    4. Fertilize and spray leaves with liquid fertilizer SUNSHINE Megaflor - Nutrition Bloom Booster. Phosphorous is responsible both for flowering and caudex development. Avoid caudex, spray over foliage only. Dry fertilizer can be used only during hot months.

    5. Watch for spider mites during hot and dry season.

    6. Give plants a break during winter dormant season. Keep in bright shade and reduce watering to 1-2 per month or stop watering if temperature is below 65F.

    More info on growing Desert Roses:
    What you need for successful growing Adeniums
    Overwintering Adeniums outside of tropics
    Growing Exotic Adeniums - Growing Exotic Adeniums

    Date: 30 May 2025

    Want Christmas in Summer? Santa is packing flowers this year!

    Santa with Xmas Santa Adenium flowers

    Santa with Xmas Santa Adenium flowers

    🎅 Want Christmas in Summer? Santa is packing flowers this year!

    • 🍭 Adenium Xmas Santa - the jolliest bloom in the garden!
    • 🍭 With its deep red and snowy white ruffled petals, this festive Desert Rose looks like it came straight out of Santa's gift bag.
    • 🍭 Whether you are decking the pool or the patio, this holiday-colored wonder brings cheer all year long. And yes, it's real... no elves involved (we think). See photos of actual Xmas Santa Adenium in next post 👇


    🛒 Bring home Xmas Santa today!

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    Date: 28 May 2025

    Dont eat this candy its too pretty to unwrap!

    Adenium Candy

    Adenium Candy

    🍬 Don't eat this candy… it's too pretty to unwrap!

    • 🍬 Adenium Candy is pure sugar for the eyes! Its cheerful yellow petals are dipped in cherry red like a summer lollipop, with layer upon layer of sweet swirls that look almost good enough to taste.
    • 🍬 But don't be fooled - this sugary beauty is all flower, no calories! Like most members of Apocinaceae plant family, Adenium sap can be irritating and poisonous iа digested.
    • 🍬 With its bold colors and ruffled texture, Candy is a joyful little show-off and a must-have for your garden candy shop. See photos of actual Candy Adenium in next post 👇


    🛒 Add Candy to your garden!

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    Date: 26 May 2025

    The bloom that broke all the rules: Black Sheep Adenium

    Black Sheep Adenium

    Black Sheep Adenium

    Black Sheep Adenium

    Black Sheep Adenium

    Black Sheep Adenium

    Black Sheep Adenium

    🐑 The bloom that broke all the rules: Black Sheep Adenium



    Photos of Black Sheep adenium for the previous post 👆

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