Desert Rose Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Desert Rose or Sabi star plant is a beautiful flowering plant often used as a bonsai plant because of its thick stems, thin leaves, and stunning deep red trumpet flowers. This plant is slow, depending on room conditions. Desert Rose doesn't tolerate frost or freezing temperatures. Also, this plant has sap that can cause irritation to humans and even pets if they come in contact with it.
Common Name |
Desert Rose, Sabi Star, Mock Azalea, Impala Lily
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Adenium obesum
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Genus
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Adenium
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Desert Rose Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Desert Rose.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Desert Rose needs water once every
9 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Desert Rose needs about 0.225 L per 9 days. |
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Desert Rose Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Desert Rose to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Desert Rose to thrive is between 30% and 50%. |
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Desert Rose Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Desert Rose. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Desert Rose plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Desert Rose Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Desert Rose plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Chili Red
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Desert Rose toxic to pets? |
Yes
Desert Rose plants are poisonous to cats and dogs if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
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Desert Rose Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Desert Rose, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Desert Rose Native Region |
Find out where the Desert Rose plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
South Africa
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