Adenium obesum:
Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu is making inroads in cultivating Adenium obesum, more popularly known as ‘desert rose’, a unique flowering plant that has drawn major attention for its novelty as an ornamental houseplant.
- The Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is a succulent shrub in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
- It grows primarily in the desert or dry shrubland biome.
- It is native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
- It is often used as a houseplant for its beautiful flowers and charming, small tree-like shape.
- Desert rose is also used in bonsai (an art of growing and training of a plant to a miniature form).
- It has striking, trumpet-shaped flowers and a unique swollen trunk.
- Its vibrant blooms can range from white to deep red.
- The flowers are highly fragrant and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
- Special features of the Adenium include its drought tolerance and the ability to store water in its thick trunk, allowing it to survive long periods without rainfall.
- It is a slow-growing plant, only growing about 12 inches per year.
