The desert rose is a succulent prized for its thick trunk, delicate foliage, and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of deep […] ...

The plant is commonly known as a desert rose, or Adenium obesum, ... When planting in containers, it is recommended to use two parts loam and one part of coarse sand.

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a South African shrub with a swollen, succulent stem. The origin of its scientific name comes from its provenance close to the desert with a floral display that is ...

Desert rose needs well-draining soil. I was told this plant is Adenium obesum and to water it once or twice a week. The leaves seem to wither easily and no flowers are blooming.

The hardy desert rose is rising in popularity, with nurseries unable to keep up with demand, as green thumbs seek drought-tolerant colour in the dry outback. Skip to main content ABC News ...