Adenium obesum

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Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu is making inroads in cultivating Adenium obesum, more popularly known as ‘desert rose’, a unique flowering plant that has drawn major attention for its novelty as an ornamental houseplant.

About Adenium obesum

• The Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is a succulent shrub in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
• It grows primarily in the desert or dry shrubland biome.
• It is native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
• It is often used as a houseplant for its beautiful flowers and charming, small tree-like shape. 
• Desert rose is also used in bonsai (an art of growing and training of a plant to a miniature form).
• Features: 
  • It has striking, trumpet-shaped flowers and a unique swollen trunk.
  • Its vibrant blooms can range from white to deep red.
  • The flowers are highly fragrant and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
  • Special features of the Adenium include its drought tolerance and the ability to store water in its thick trunk, allowing it to survive long periods without rainfall. 
  • It is a slow-growing plant, only growing about 12 inches per year. 

Adenium obesum FAQs

Q1. What is the common name of Adenium obesum?

Ans. Desert Rose

Q2. Which regions is Adenium obesum native to?

Ans. Africa and the Arabian Peninsula

Q3. What kind of biome does the Desert Rose naturally grow in?

Ans. Desert or dry shrubland

Source: ETVB