4 Seeds Dark Purple Pink Desert Rose Adenium Obesum Rare Succulent Bonsai Plant

These are seeds of the Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), a stunning succulent prized for its swollen caudex trunk and dramatic dark purple-pink trumpet-shaped flowers. A rare color selection, the plants develop a sculptural shape that makes a focal point for warm patios, bright windowsills, or tropical garden beds.

Use these seeds to grow a distinctive ornamental succulent that likes full sun and quick-draining soil. Established Desert Rose is drought tolerant and can be trained slowly into bonsai form. It grows well in containers to show off the decorative trunk, or in the ground in frost-free areas.
Species: Adenium obesum
Type: Perennial succulent
Plant_Habit: Caudex-forming shrub
Sun: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade in very hot climates
Soil: Gritty, sandy, very well-draining mix
Zones: 10-11 (keep potted and sheltered in cooler zones)
Germination: 7-21 days at 75-85°F (24-29°C)
Sowing: Scatter seeds onto moist mix and press down lightly; keep warm and evenly damp
Spacing: Thin seedlings to one per pot or 3 feet apart in ground
Notes: Slow-growing; first flowers can appear in 1-2 years; caudex develops best with strong light and consistent water in summer.