Adenium obesum - Desert Rose

It's a beauty! How old is it now?

Full sun?

Alexandramou:

Yes, this plant must have full, very hot sun. Remember: this is truly a desert plant.

Meanie:

Thanks! I purchased it last summer. It was very cheap and tall. My other Adenium species (I can't remember the name) is blooming, also.

Thanks Delonix. I have them in full, very hot sun....still no flowers. Maybe next summer.

I found one for sale...beautiful flowers but I'm going to wait for my five to bloom.

Typically, they bloom very young...only around two years old.

My 10 year old plant has a big seed pod. I may grow some from seed...as most are grown from seed. It is extremely difficult to grow this plant from cuttings.

It's not so bad. I just put the cutting into the dry soil here...this spot the sap from running.