Adenium 'Fantastic'

Also Known As

Adenium (Grafted)
Fantastic Desert Rose

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

Adenium 'Fantastic' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium 'Fantastic'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: bonsai, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium 'Fantastic'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big Harry produces large flowers that are broadly edged in rich red and then are randomly splotched in the same red as it changes to white toward the center. This Desert Rose is grafted with a 3½-4" wide caudex. Desert Roses make easy and rewarding container plants. For best results grow them in a fast draining cactus-like soil and allow the soil to become moderately dry between waterings. Adeniums are heat and sunloving African desert tropicals that are closely related to Oleanders. Grow them out of doors once the danger of frosts are fully past or grow them indoors in a south, east, or west facing window that gets direct sun. They do go semi-dormant during the short days of winter and may drop much of their foliage but normally retain at least some leaves and flowering is best from late winter, spring, summer, and fall. The fat swollen caudex is often prized for its form and shape, lending these plants to bonsai and container culture.