অ্যাডেনিয়াম ওবেসাম ডাবল ব্লুম

Premium grafted Adenium featuring large vibrant red double flowers. Develops beautiful bonsai forms with a characteristic swollen caudex (stem base). Adenium obesum, commonly known as Desert Rose, is a succulent shrub native to the Sahel regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is prized for its spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers and unique bonsai-like appearance. Double-flowered cultivars like this one have been highly selected for brilliant colors and extended blooming. All parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides and are highly toxic if ingested. The sap has been traditionally used as arrow poison in Africa.

Bright light, minimal water. Allow soil to dry completely.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Adenium Obesum Double Bloom 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Extremely well-draining gritty mix (50% pumice/perlite, 25% coarse river sand, 25% organic loam); pH 6.0–7.2. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary flowering plants varieties.

Origin Country

Sub-Saharan Africa & Arabian Peninsula (Sahel regions: Senegal to Sudan, Kenya, Arabia)

Climate Zone

USDA 10-12 (Zone 10a-12, minimum 35°F/2°C)

Alternative Names

Desert Rose, Sabi Star, Kudu, Mock Azalea, Impala Lily

Plant Age

2-5 years to maturity; can flower in 8-12 months from seed

Pot Size

Shallow wide bonsai pot with excellent drainage

Mature Height

2-4 ft

Mature Width

3-9 feet (1-3 meters)

Growth Rate

Medium

Soil Mix

Cactus mix

Germination

7-14 days at 21°C (70°F)

Blooming Season

Spring and Fall peaks; can bloom year-round in warm conditions (Feb-Nov)

Fruiting Season

Not grown for fruit (ornamental follicles)

Flower Color

Red, pink, white (double-flowered cultivars in many colors)

Fruit Color

Not ornamental (follicle pods, not edible)

Yield / Year

Continuous heavy blooming throughout hot months

Lifespan

Decades to hundreds of years with proper care

Rootstock

Grafted onto Adenium seedling rootstock for hybrid cultivars

Toxicity Info

HIGHLY TOXIC - All parts contain cardiac glycosides. Sap causes contact dermatitis. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, irregular heartbeat, and possible death. Used traditionally as arrow poison and fish toxin.