Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form]
Also Known As
- Adenium arabicum [LS Yemen Form]
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form] plant details
Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form] is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter 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 heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form]
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form] plant
How to Grow Adenium obesum [LS Yemen Form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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
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
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
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