Large Red Adenium
ApocynaceaeRed Big Adenium · 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 rojo big
Known in botany as Adenium rojo big, this succulent belongs to the Apocynaceae family and comes from East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It stands out for a thickened caudex at the base that stores water, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
We grow Adenium rojo big at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. It's the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Adenium rojo big | |
| 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.
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Moderate during growth; keep dry during winter dormancy
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 10-12 °C (very cold-sensitive)
