Adenium 《富贵花》- Pink/Red Flower

🌸 Why You’ll Love Adenium:

• Eye-catching flowers with vivid color

• Unique, bonsai-like trunk shape

• Drought-tolerant and easy to care for

🌺 Adenium (Desert Rose) – Care Tips

Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is a striking succulent shrub prized for its swollen trunk (caudex), glossy leaves, and vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, white, or multi-color. Native to arid regions, it’s beloved for its bonsai-like form and resilience.

☀️ Light

• Loves full sun—at least 6 hours daily.

• Place in a bright, sunny spot indoors or outdoors.

• Insufficient light may cause leggy growth and fewer flowers.

💧 Watering

• Water deeply but infrequently. Let soil dry out completely between waterings.

• During active growth (spring/summer): water when the soil is dry to the touch.

• In dormant season (fall/winter): water sparingly.

• Avoid overwatering—Desert Rose is prone to root rot.

🌱 Soil

• Requires well-draining, sandy or cactus soil mix.

• You can mix regular potting soil with sand, perlite, or pumice for better drainage.

• Use pots with good drainage holes.

💦 Humidity

• Prefers dry to moderate humidity.

• Do not mist—too much humidity can cause fungal issues.

🌡️ Temperature

• Thrives in warm climates: ideal range is 20–30°C (68–86°F).

• Not frost-tolerant: bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F).

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer.

• Stop feeding during dormancy.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune in early spring to encourage branching and shaping.

• Remove leggy stems or any dead/diseased parts.

• Pruning also promotes more flowers.

🪴 Repotting

• Repot every 2–3 years, ideally in spring.

• Choose a pot slightly wider than the base of the caudex, not deep.

• Expose part of the caudex above the soil for the best look.

⚠️ Caution:

• The sap is toxic—wear gloves when pruning and keep away from pets and children.

• Do not ingest any part of the plant.

🌟 Styling Tip:

Display as a bonsai centerpiece, on a patio in full sun, or in a terracotta pot to enhance drainage and aesthetic.

Add a touch of tropical flair and sculptural beauty to your collection with the resilient and radiant Adenium.