5 Adenium obesum var. Star Studded Sky Seeds (Bonsai) - Succulent Seeds + FREE SEEDS

Common Name: Star Studded Sky Desert Rose

White rare variety of Desert Rose. Not only does it bloom in beautiful 2" flowers throughout the year in full sun, but it also has an interesting caudex which attracts everyone's attention. Forms a caudex and begins to branch and flower at an early age. Great plant for bonsai. Adenium obesum, the Desert Rose is a perennial found in semi-arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula and Est to Southwest Africa.

It is a multi-trunked shrub or small tree growing about half as wide as it does high. It will grow from 5 to 8 feet in the wild. The trunk form, foliage, and flowers are all very attractive. Each desert rose creates its own sculptural design. The base is large (obesum) and in various shapes.

The shiny long green leaves are attractive. Leaves normally fall in Winter. The Desert Rose produce a massive stem when growing older, but will start blooming when quite young, at only 6 inches tall. It makes a nice Bonsai.

Do pruning after the plant's rest period. Heavy pruning should be kept to a minimum. New shoots can be pruned regularly. The sap is poisonous, so clean hands after pruning.

Hardy to -5°C in Winter. Extended periods below 4°C might kill some of the branch tips. In Summer, if possible, move outdoors to a sunny or partly shaded location. Needs lots of light and fresh air. Keep in a bright location in Winter.