Desert Rose 'Adenium obesum' inventory-hero-monitored The Elephants trunk plant prefers

The Elephants trunk plant prefers moderate watering during the growing season

The texture of the soil will allow the excess moisture to drain away

if the stems become mushy or discolored

The stems are covered in sharp thorns

Desert Rose 'Adenium obesum' inventory-hero-monitored The Elephants trunk plant prefersThe Desert Rose, also known as 'Adenium obesum', is best loved for its long lasting, vibrant blooms that appear twice a year, once in early spring and again in late summer or early fall, with each blooming period lasting up to two months. Despite not being a true rose, this striking succulent steals the spotlight with its vibrant, trumpet shaped flowers and sculptural, bonsai like form. Native to Southwestern Africa, this succulent is a deciduous