{"product_id":"desert-rose-6-pot-red","title":"Desert Rose Red - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a slow-growing succulent shrub admired for its bold, swollen caudex (stem base) and clusters of showy trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, red, white and bicolours. Native to arid Africa and Arabia, it stores water in its trunk, making it exceptionally drought-tolerant and ideal for sunny balconies and rockeries across India. It thrives on heat, bright light and sharp drainage, flowering through the warm season. A favourite for bonsai-style display because of its sculptural form, it needs little water and dislikes wet feet. Its milky sap is toxic, so handle with care and keep away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Africa and Arabian Peninsula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-deciduous, glossy green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink, red, white and bicolours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm season, spring to autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid tropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs maximum light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSparingly; let soil dry fully between waterings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, very well-drained cactus mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-40°C; frost-sensitive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers low humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-nitrogen feed monthly in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after flowering to shape caudex.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 2-3 years in fresh gritty mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds (best caudex) and cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for mealybugs, aphids and spider mites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic; milky sap is poisonous.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as an ornamental flowering succulent and bonsai-style specimen for sunny balconies, terraces, rockeries and bright windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a gritty, fast-draining mix and give it the brightest, hottest spot you have; water only when the soil is dry. Reduce watering sharply in the cool season to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Desert Rose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil has dried out completely, then water thoroughly. It stores water in its trunk, so far more plants die from overwatering than underwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full, direct sun for several hours daily. The more light it gets, the better it grows and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Desert Rose safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is toxic if ingested, so keep it well away from pets and children and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every two to three years in spring using a gritty, fast-draining cactus mix, taking care not to damage the caudex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow from seed for the best swollen caudex, or from cuttings for faster flowering plants that develop a thinner base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Desert Rose not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo little sun, too much water or excess nitrogen prevents blooms. Give it full sun, water sparingly and use a low-nitrogen feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the trunk going soft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft, mushy trunk usually means rot from overwatering or poor drainage. Reduce watering, improve the soil mix and cut away any rotted tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly in a very bright, sunny window. Without strong light it becomes weak and leggy and will not flower well indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I protect it in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it warm and dry in the cool season; it is frost-sensitive, so move pots indoors or under cover and cut back on watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a low-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser monthly during the growing season to encourage flowering over leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256109105398,"sku":"PLT-DESERTROSE-P06-RED","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/wNkhoaI7DDj7Ow03pclBMe2Leob8tjVm2SS66PHO_e8587157-ccc5-42e8-a351-4ab662a66011.png?v=1783921155","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/desert-rose-6-pot-red","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}