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    Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum

    Also Known As

    • Adenium socotranum

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-12'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum plant details

    Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum is a challenging to grow, slow-growing deciduous cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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 ssp. socotranum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the more difficult adenium to grow, Adenium socotranum is native only to the island of Socotra, a legendary island full of botanical treasures found nowhere else on Earth. A. socotranum grows very slowly and over time forms a tall, pachycaul trunk topped with sparse vegetation and pink flowers. This adenium will grow up to 6 feet tall.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum plant

    How to Grow Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum

    • 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 Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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 swazicum

    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
    Photo of Adenium swazicum foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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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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