Adenium socotranum desert rose succulent with a thick, pale stem and green leaves in a pot, set against a blurred outdoor background.
Adenium socotranum desert rose with thick bare stem and green leaves in a pot, set against a clear blue sky and blurred landscape.
Young Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick stems and glossy green leaves in gravel-filled pots, grouped in a greenhouse.
Adenium socotranum desert rose with thick, swollen stems and dark green leaves in gravelly soil, a striking succulent variety.
A person in a blue shirt holds a small potted Adenium socotranum desert rose, featuring a thick stem and lush green leaves.
Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick trunks and pink blooms growing on a rocky cliff under a clear blue sky.
A person in a light blue shirt holds an Adenium socotranum desert rose with a slender trunk and green leaves at the top.
A person in a light blue polo shirt stands holding an Adenium socotranum desert rose, a tall succulent with green leaves at the top.
A person holding an Adenium socotranum desert rose succulent, showcasing its thick stem and unique foliage.
Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick bases and dark green leaves in gravelly pots, displayed in a greenhouse.
Young Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick bases and green leaves are growing in small gravel-filled pots.
A group of Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick trunks and glossy green leaves growing in gravelly nursery soil.
Close-up top view of Adenium socotranum desert rose, glossy elongated leaves with light veins, against a soft earth-toned background.
Adenium socotranum desert rose, a small potted succulent with a slender trunk and leafy crown, outdoors against trees and blue sky.
Adenium socotranum desert rose with a tall, slender trunk and green leaves, set against a blurred green and blue background.
Adenium socotranum desert rose succulent with a thick trunk and green leaves in a pebble-filled pot outdoors, trees in the background.
A potted Adenium socotranum desert rose with a thick stem and green leaves displayed outdoors under a clear sky, trees, and hills.
A thin Adenium socotranum desert rose stem with green leaves at the top, set against a clear blue sky and blurred trees in the background.
A small potted Adenium socotranum succulent with a thick stem and green leaves set against a blue sky and distant hills.
Close-up of Adenium socotranum desert rose with lush green leaves and sturdy stem, viewed from below against a clear blue sky.
Adenium socotranum desert rose succulent with a thick, pale stem and green leaves in a pot, set against a blurred outdoor background.
Adenium socotranum desert rose with thick bare stem and green leaves in a pot, set against a clear blue sky and blurred landscape.
Young Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick stems and glossy green leaves in gravel-filled pots, grouped in a greenhouse.
Adenium socotranum desert rose with thick, swollen stems and dark green leaves in gravelly soil, a striking succulent variety.
A person in a blue shirt holds a small potted Adenium socotranum desert rose, featuring a thick stem and lush green leaves.
Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick trunks and pink blooms growing on a rocky cliff under a clear blue sky.
A person in a light blue shirt holds an Adenium socotranum desert rose with a slender trunk and green leaves at the top.
A person in a light blue polo shirt stands holding an Adenium socotranum desert rose, a tall succulent with green leaves at the top.
A person holding an Adenium socotranum desert rose succulent, showcasing its thick stem and unique foliage.
Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick bases and dark green leaves in gravelly pots, displayed in a greenhouse.
Young Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick bases and green leaves are growing in small gravel-filled pots.
A group of Adenium socotranum desert rose plants with thick trunks and glossy green leaves growing in gravelly nursery soil.
Close-up top view of Adenium socotranum desert rose, glossy elongated leaves with light veins, against a soft earth-toned background.
Adenium socotranum desert rose, a small potted succulent with a slender trunk and leafy crown, outdoors against trees and blue sky.
Adenium socotranum desert rose with a tall, slender trunk and green leaves, set against a blurred green and blue background.
Adenium socotranum desert rose succulent with a thick trunk and green leaves in a pebble-filled pot outdoors, trees in the background.
A potted Adenium socotranum desert rose with a thick stem and green leaves displayed outdoors under a clear sky, trees, and hills.
A thin Adenium socotranum desert rose stem with green leaves at the top, set against a clear blue sky and blurred trees in the background.
A small potted Adenium socotranum succulent with a thick stem and green leaves set against a blue sky and distant hills.
Close-up of Adenium socotranum desert rose with lush green leaves and sturdy stem, viewed from below against a clear blue sky.

Adenium socotranum is one of the more rare varieties of ‘Desert Rose’. A native of Socotra island in the Indian ocean, this plant belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Its bulbous-shaped truck and twiggy branches make it identifiable. Growing up to 10 to 16 feet in height, this winter-dormant plant is one of the most beautiful succulent plants.

There are several types of Desert Rose, with the most popular being Adenium obesum, and Adenium Arabicum.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of Adenium socotranum is slow, but it reaches incredible heights. 

Flowering

This succulent plant blooms in a lovely pink color in the early spring season.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

Desert rose plants do not need excess water. However, lack of water creates problems in their growth. They need weekly watering during summers. 

Soil

The desert rose thrives in well-drained soil.

Hardiness

This variety of succulents belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11b and has a frost tolerance of 0° C (32° F).

Light

Adenium socotranum needs full sun to grow. When planted indoors, it needs a maximum of 6 hours of bright light. 

Propagation

The Desert rose plant can be propagated through the cutting of branches or from seeds.

Adenium Socotranum ‘Desert Rose’ is a perfect succulent to add a decorative feel to any space. Suitable for both indoors & outdoors, this plant is a pure gem. 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Early spring

Flower Color

Pink

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Hardiness Zone

10a to 11b

Mature Size

10′ to 16′ feet

Resistance

Below 0°c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Bloom Season Early spring
Botanical Name Adenium socotranum
Common Name Desert rose
Dormancy Winter
Family Apocynaceae
Flower Color Pink
Genus Adenium
Growth Habit globular or columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 10a to 11b
Mature Size 10′ to 16′ feet
Native Area Socotra island in the indian ocean
Resistance Below 0°c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Early spring
Botanical Name Adenium socotranum
Common Name Desert rose
Dormancy Winter
Family Apocynaceae
Flower Color Pink
Genus Adenium
Growth Habit globular or columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 10a to 11b
Mature Size 10′ to 16′ feet
Native Area Socotra island in the indian ocean
Resistance Below 0°c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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Adenium socotranum is one of the more rare varieties of ‘Desert Rose’. A native of Socotra island in the Indian ocean, this plant belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Its bulbous-shaped truck and twiggy branches make it identifiable. Growing up to 10 to 16 feet in height, this winter-dormant plant is one of the most beautiful succulent plants.

There are several types of Desert Rose, with the most popular being Adenium obesum, and Adenium Arabicum.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of Adenium socotranum is slow, but it reaches incredible heights. 

Flowering

This succulent plant blooms in a lovely pink color in the early spring season.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

Desert rose plants do not need excess water. However, lack of water creates problems in their growth. They need weekly watering during summers. 

Soil

The desert rose thrives in well-drained soil.

Hardiness

This variety of succulents belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11b and has a frost tolerance of 0° C (32° F).

Light

Adenium socotranum needs full sun to grow. When planted indoors, it needs a maximum of 6 hours of bright light. 

Propagation

The Desert rose plant can be propagated through the cutting of branches or from seeds.

Adenium Socotranum ‘Desert Rose’ is a perfect succulent to add a decorative feel to any space. Suitable for both indoors & outdoors, this plant is a pure gem. 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Early spring

Flower Color

Pink

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Hardiness Zone

10a to 11b

Mature Size

10′ to 16′ feet

Resistance

Below 0°c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Bloom Season Early spring
Botanical Name Adenium socotranum
Common Name Desert rose
Dormancy Winter
Family Apocynaceae
Flower Color Pink
Genus Adenium
Growth Habit globular or columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 10a to 11b
Mature Size 10′ to 16′ feet
Native Area Socotra island in the indian ocean
Resistance Below 0°c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Early spring
Botanical Name Adenium socotranum
Common Name Desert rose
Dormancy Winter
Family Apocynaceae
Flower Color Pink
Genus Adenium
Growth Habit globular or columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 10a to 11b
Mature Size 10′ to 16′ feet
Native Area Socotra island in the indian ocean
Resistance Below 0°c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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