Adenium obesum
Adenium Obesum · a succulent from the Apocynaceae family, featuring a thickened caudex and spectacular tropical flowers. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert under full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Adenium Obesum
Adenium Obesum, of the Apocynaceae family, originates in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. Its most distinctive feature is a thickened caudex at the base that stores water, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
At Succulentae we produce Adenium Obesum with artisanal technique in southeastern Spain, following a cultivation protocol that replicates the sun, dryness and mineral conditions of its native habitat. This produces stronger specimens, with intense coloration and compact form, ready to join your collection.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Adenium Obesum | |
| Family | Apocynaceae | |
| Origin | East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula | |
| Natural habitat | semi-arid savannas and rocky deserts | |
| Adult size | 30-80 cm in cultivation, up to 4 m in habitat | |
| Flowering | trumpet-shaped pink, red or white flowers in spring-summer | |
| Propagation | seed or stem cutting | |
| Toxicity | toxic sap · not safe for pets or children |
Did you know?
Known as the "Desert Rose", its sap was historically used in Africa to poison arrow tips. It is the most collected flowering succulent in the world.
Watering
: Water generously
Cold
: Frost-sensitive
Size:
20–40 cm
“Llegó en perfecto estado y muy bien embalada. La planta es preciosa, mucho mejor que en la foto.”
“Servicio rápido, planta sana y bonita. Repetiré sin duda.”
“Muy contenta con la compra. Cultivada al sol de Almería, se nota en la calidad.”
