Adenium

 

Botanical Name:
Adenium obesum


Scientific Classification:

Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Adenium


Common Name:
Desert Rose, Sabi Star, Mock Azalea, Impala Lily

Plant Description:

Adenium is a perennial plant with alluring bell-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the year. It needs moderate watering and thrives best in a sunny location. Perhaps, this feature of this plant would give it the name of ‘Desert Rose’.

It is also called Mock Azalea and just like an azalea plant, Adenium is a popular choice as a household plant or bonsai.

Adenium plant is also referred to as Sabi Star or Impala Lily. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical Africa as well as the Arabian Peninsula. It is rare to find this plant in India which makes it even more treasured.

For those who like to grow a plant with minimum care, do give Adenium a try.