Adenium 'Princess'

Also Known As

Adenium (Grafted)
Princess Desert Rose

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

9b-12

Adenium 'Princess' plant details

Adenium 'Princess' is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium 'Princess'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium 'Princess'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The flowers of Princess are broadly edged in dark, nearly black, red wavy velvet. The dark velvet slowly streaks into a rich clear red until this fuses into the the bright white throat with yellow anthers. This Desert Rose is grafted with a 3.5-4" 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 sun loving 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.