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    Adenium obesum 'Shada'

    Also Known As

    • Adenium arabicum 'Shada'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 15"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Adenium obesum 'Shada' plant details

    Adenium obesum 'Shada' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium obesum 'Shada'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium obesum 'Shada'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Water when growing, keep on the dry side in winter. Can be grown in a container outside in warm months. Light Shade to Partial Sun. Small Pink Flowers. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Adenium obesum 'Shada' plant

    How to Grow Adenium obesum 'Shada'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Adenium obesum

    aka Adenium arabicum, Desert Rose, Impala Lily

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-15'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Adenium obesum flower, form by Siamadenium
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    Adenium somalense

    aka Adenium obesum ssp. somalense

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Adenium somalense flower, foliage, form by Cactus Jungle
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    Adenium swazicum

    aka Desert Rose, Impala Lily

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Adenium swazicum foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Adenium 'Amazing Thailand'

    aka Amazing Thailand Desert Rose, Amazing Thailand Double Flowered Adenium (Grafted)

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Adenium 'Amazing Thailand' flower by Almost Eden
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    Adenium 'Big Harry'

    aka Adenium (Grafted), Big Harry Desert Rose

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Adenium 'Big Harry' flower by Almost Eden
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