Adenium obesum 'Snow White' (variegated)

Adenium obesum "Snow White" (variegated)

Adenium, also known as the Desert Rose, is a spectacular succulent species native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is valued for its sculptural caudex – a thick stem with the appearance of a natural bonsai – and for its vibrant flowers, which can vary in shades of red, pink, white, yellow, or exotic combinations.

 💡 Care:

Light: Adenium prefers strong light and direct sun, at least 5–6 hours a day. Lack of light reduces flowering.

Temperature: Ideally between 22–35°C, does not tolerate cold (temperatures below 10°C can be fatal).

Watering: Water moderately, only after the substrate has completely dried. Excess water can lead to root rot.

Soil: Requires a very well-drained substrate with an airy structure and low organic matter content.

Fertilization: During the growing season (March–September), a balanced liquid fertilizer can be applied monthly in small doses.

Rest: During the cold period (October–February), watering is significantly reduced, and the plant may enter a partial or complete dormancy phase, losing its leaves.

🌱 Secret Garden Recommendation:

👉 For healthy roots and excellent drainage, use Secret Garden's professional substrate for Cacti & Succulents — a balanced mix of light peat, coconut fiber, perlite, sand, and pumice stone, perfect for Adenium and other species adapted to arid areas.

🌸 The flowers of this variety can show different shades depending on the season, light, and microclimate.

📌 Important note:

These Adenium specimens are imported from Asia bare-root and leafless. After replanting in fresh substrate, the plants gradually resume vegetative growth.

👉 It is normal for plants to show signs of dehydration, missing leaves, or reduced roots, but these will fully regenerate within a few weeks if kept in a warm, bright place and watered moderately.

🌿 Each plant is unique, potentially exhibiting natural variations in the shape of the caudex (more rounded, elongated, or asymmetrical), as well as differences in thickness, roots, or vegetative buds. These variations are normal and do not affect the plant's viability.