Photo of Adenium swazicum foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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Adenium swazicum

Also Known As

  • Desert Rose
  • Impala Lily

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Adenium swazicum plant details

Adenium swazicum is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium swazicum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium swazicum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Resembling adenium obesum, this adenium has one of the longest flowering seasons. Flowers are dark pink to purple with glossy green leaves.
Caudex base with long stems, bonsai style, flowers when young.

Gardening facts about Adenium swazicum plant

How to Grow Adenium swazicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • 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
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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