Identifying a Blooming Succulent: Desert Rose (Adenium obesum)

Plant with bulbous base, branching stems, large rounded leaves, red trumpet flowers, and fleshy seed pods after blooming. Owner in zone 7, indoors winter, full sun summer.

Identification

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) – matches all descriptions: caudex base, seasonal leaves, showy flowers, seed pods.

Care Summary

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours) for flowering.
• Water: Dry out completely between waterings. Winter: minimal water.
• Soil: Cactus/succulent mix with excellent drainage.
• Pot: Heavy ceramic to prevent tipping; don't overpot.
• Pruning: After flowering to shape. Slow to recover.
• Size: Can reach 20 ft in ground tropics; stays smaller in pots.

Resources

Adenium Rose care guide