This is a live plant of ROOKHRAJ PAUDHSHALA Adenium Grafted Designor Type Spl one Flower Live Plant The best way TO GROW and Take CARE of DESERT ROSE (ADENIUM PLANT) The DESERT ROSE (ADENIUM PLANT) plant has five varieties. Most of which are Arabian natives and grow into semi-arid climates. Despite it’s arid origin, the Adenium Plant has an excellent adaptive quality to tropical Conditions which means these desert dwellers can still grow steadily and beautifully if they receive an adequate amount of warmth and well draining soil. 1. Soil and mixtures The key factor to keeping your desert rose happy and healthy is to give it lots of drainage- well drained potting soil with pumice or crushed granite provides plenty of space for water to drain. You can also put layers of gravel above and below the soil to prevent your adenium from root rotting.  2. TEMPERATURE and shadding Adenium Plant is a sun lover and blossoms in the prolific outdoors. It requires 70°F to 100° F to grow well, and like most succulents, cannot survive in cold temperatures. If you live somewhere that isn’t arid year-round, always move your desert rose inside when the climate changes. There is no need to water your desert rose daily as it only needs it when the soil gets dry. That means you need to water the plant every two to three weeks, especially in winters. Moreover, make sure that the temperature where you keep succulents doesn’t drop below 60 degrees. This allows plants to bloom more vibrantly and healthily in springtime. 3. FERTILIZERand manures Adenium plants require lots of nitrogen in their soil, so it’s best to apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer directly to the soil before each blooming period. 4. LIGHTING for desert rose The vibrant flowers are sun-lover and bloom beautifully in the bright sun. So, if you live in a place that has bright and sunny mornings and afternoons, Adenium obseum is the perfect plant choice. However, keeping them in the shade can weaken their stems and make them leggy. 5. BLOOMING season Desert rose ( Adenium Plant) blooms well in hot weather, it needs a break in the growing season. Thus, the desert rose has two different blooming periods. In early spring, the flowers bloom steadily when getting sufficient sunlight. The second phase begins in the early fall months when the temperature drops from 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is at the time when you need to move the plant indoors for pruning. 6. PROPAGATION and seedlings You can propagate your Adenium Plant with both leaves and cuttings right at the start of the growing season. 7. POTTING AND REPOTTING methods Make sire while repotting your desert rose Adenium Plant, always do so just before the growing season to ensure it has plenty of time to adjust to its new home. When choosing your pot, make sure that it is at least 10% larger than the previous pot or 10% larger than the size of the plant. 8. COMMON PESTS and insects The desert rose ( Adenium Plant) is susceptible to common pests like mealybugs, spider mites, fungal gnats, and aphids like all succulents. Without proper drainage, the succulent is also vulnerable to root rot and decay. To ensure the best care for your desert rose, keep the soil well-drained and check for bugs on the underside of the leaves and flowers. FAQS and facts Q1: HOW TOXIC IS A DESERT ROSE? IS DESERT ROSE TOXIC TO TOUCH? A: The desert rose is highly toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans, so it’s best kept away from pets and children. With enough toxins to kill an elephant, the ASPCA recommends keeping the plant away from all animals since its toxins can be ingested by licking the plant.   Q2: IS DESERT ROSE A BONSAI OR A REAL ROSE? A: Despite its name, the Adenium obesum isn’t a rose, nor is it a bonsai. In fact, it’s a deciduous plant. With five different varieties to grow, Adenium obesum has a massive gene pool with many variations and sub-species in the wild. According to scientists, these varieties may come from the plant’s environment. they key line In a nutshell, Adenium obseum is not only a beautiful and colorful succulent but also a carefree plant. All it needs is the right temperature and little care to grow and bloom. Happy gardening!