Flowering Bonsai
Desert Rose
Adenium obesum
Introduction
Desert Rose is a highly attractive flowering bonsai known for its sculptural trunk and colorful blooms. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in warm climates.
Origin
Africa & Arabian Peninsula
Growth Habit
Succulent Flowering Plant
🌿Expert Care Guide
☀️ Light
Requires full sunlight
- • Minimum 6–8 hours direct sunlight
- • Essential for flowering
💧 Water
Water only when soil dries completely
Summer: Every 3–5 days
Winter: Every 10–12 days
🪴 Soil & Base
Needs extremely fast-draining soil
Ideal Mix: 25% soil + 50% sand + 25% compost
✂️ Maintenance
Prune branches to shape bonsai form
Best Season: Spring
⚠️Common Challenges
Yellow leaves
Overwatering
No flowers
Insufficient sunlight
Stem rot
Poor drainage / Neem oil spray helps pest control
✨ Why This Plant?
- Stunning flowering bonsai
- Highly decorative trunk
- Long blooming season
- Excellent terrace plant
Perfect Usage
Flowering bonsai displayTerrace gardensEntrance decorationCollector plant
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