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| Desert Rose, Adenium obesum |
The Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a striking plant with swollen
succulent stems and deep red flowers. The plant is deciduous in cooler
winters, but it can be kept in leaf provided there is sufficient warmth
and light water. There is no part of these plants that doesn't command
interest, from the dramatically swollen stems on older plants to the
bright flowers to the tight clusters of narrow, green leaves. Beware,
though, the sap of the Desert Rose is poisonous and should never come
into contact with children or pets. If you get sap on yourself while
handling the plant, wash your hands immediately.
Adenium belongs to the genera Apocynaceae, which is native to Africa,
the Middle East and Madagascar. The Desert Rose (A. obesum) is the only
Adenium found in wide cultivation, although it has been hybridized
extensively to obtain different flower colors, including orange, white,
striped and the traditional red.
Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without
risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without
serendipity, there are no surprises. ~ Rita Golden Gelman
24 comments:
nice to know those facts about that flower. we have lots of them in our front yard. Mom calls them kalachuchi. I think that's the name of the flower here in our country :)
What eye popping color! Gorgeous!
Lovely coloration the way the edges are dark the fade to white on each petal' The green or yellow in the centre is extra nice.
I had never heard of these, they are beautiful!! :)
Beautiful! Your flower "fotos" just keep getting better and better!
Wow, I've not seen a flower like this. The stems resemble frangipani and leaves aren't too different either but the flower is gorgeous!
Really wonderful - have a great weekend!!
I think this lovely lower is at it´s best in natural state.
They are beautiful Luna!
Pretty Weeds
Marvellous, Fantastic, Beautiful - Splendid!!
This is gorgeous. Very similar to a plant I bought my mom this year called, Mandevilla Vine. Loved your processing.
Lovely photos! very unique!
Lovely work!
A gorgeous series of shots, thank you so much for sharing these with Today's Flowers.
Beautiful shots and lovely editing!
It's a beauty! Lots of my neighbours have these in front of their high-rise apartments, a very common feature share by most Chinese dwellers, from my personal observations.
Gorgeous! I've only seen it in the greenhouses at the Botanic Garden.
Hi Luna, have you been to the Phil Orchid Society Show at the Quezon City Circle? I you haven't yet, you should take the chance, 31Aug - 10 Sept 1012. It is better earlier so the plants are still fresh!
The flowers are very beautiful.
Nice pictures you show of some beautiful flowers.
Wish you a good Sunday evening :)
Hanne Bente
Stunners, to be sure!
These flowers are absolutely gorgeous, and you've captured them well.
So very beautiful. I've never seen a flower so lovely!
What a beauty of a soft blossom!
It was unknown to me!
True words from you! Sometimes we have to push the limits, it can be a source of growth.
Thanks for sharing
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