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    • 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.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Caudex base with long stems, bonsai style, flowers when young.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    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 '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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    Adenium 'Fantastic'

    aka Adenium (Grafted), Fantastic Desert Rose

    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 'Fantastic' flower by Almost Eden
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