Bonsai Desert Rose-Deep Purple (Adenium Obesum)10 Seeds

Adenium Obesum 

      "Deep Purple Desert Rose"

Grown true from seed as a stabilized purple, this strain of “Desert Rose” produces consistent deep purple flowers with a well-formed caudex. They love it sunny, dry and warm, typical of their Madagascar home, and tolerate neglectful watering.

General Information: The Desert Rose is a native of East Africa. It will grow from 6 1/2 to 10 feet in the wild. It has fleshy leaves and beautiful 2-inch Purple open-trumpet shaped flowers. It is a succulent, and forms more of a bush than a tree. It will be an indoor bonsai in all but the warmest climates.

Lighting: Needs lots of light and fresh air. Keep in a bright location in winter. In summer, if possible, move outdoors to a sunny or partly shaded location.

Temperature: Growing temperature should not be below 54 degrees. However, in the winter, keeping it cool (between 54-61 degrees) whch gives the plant a needed rest.

Watering: Needs little water during winter, especially when kept cool. Increase water during growing and blooming periods. The total watering needed is similar to crassula, portulacaria and other succulents, and it will lose leaves if overwatered.

Feeding: Monthly during spring and summer with liquid bonsai fertilizer. Fish emulsion is also reported to work well.

Pruning and wiring: Style primarily by clip and grow. Do heavy pruning after the plant's rest period. However, it bleeds profusely, so heavy pruning should be kept to a minimum. New shoots can be pruned regularly.

Hardiness Zones US 9-11  Aus 3-5

This packet contains 10 Deep Purple seeds.

Care and propagation notes Included.