Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea

Adenium Obesum 'Calypso'

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Overview

Adenium obesum 'Calypso', commonly known as Desert Rose, features a unique swollen base (caudex) that can reach over 10 inches in diameter. This succulent stands up to 3 feet tall and bears vibrant pink to red trumpet-shaped flowers, each spanning up to 2 inches, which contrast its glossy, dark green leaves. Ideal for xeriscaping in USDA zones 10-12, it requires well-drained soil and full sun exposure to thrive.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 10–11Climate Arid, Subtropical, Temperate

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — commonly known as Desert Rose

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–10 Ft.
Mature width: 3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Apocynaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical, Temperate

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Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — pink and red flowers in the garden

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — shrub / succulent with pink and red blooms

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — shrub / succulent for full or half

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — woody trunk that serves as a water reservoir during periods of drought; or as a container specimen on

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — peaking during the warmest months.<br><br>The Desert Rose stands out with a distinctive, image 35

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — These flowers can reach a diameter of up to 2 inches and typically bloom from late spring, image 34

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — is a striking succulent shrub renowned for its sculptural form and vibrant flowers; commonly known as

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — Ideal for xeriscaping in USDA zones 10-12, it requires well-drained soil and full sun, image 29

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — This particular cultivar offers a breathtaking floral display; allows the plant to thrive in arid

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — commonly known as Desert Rose or Desert Azalea; shrub / succulent for full or half

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — with trumpet-shaped blooms that boast a vivid pink to red hue with a sultry dark throat; pink and red

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — which contrast its glossy; this particular cultivar offers a breathtaking floral display

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — pink and red flowers in the garden; ideal for xeriscaping in USDA zones 10-12, it requires

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — allows the plant to thrive in arid conditions; this succulent stands up to 3 feet tall and bears

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — Remember to handle with care, as the sap is toxic if ingested and may cause skin irritation; shrub /

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaped gardens; with trumpet-shaped blooms that boast a vivid

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — The architectural form of the Desert Rose can vary in mature specimens; consider positioning it as a

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — consider positioning it as a focal point where its dramatic form can be appreciated; commonly known

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — It pairs well with other drought-tolerant species and provides an exotic touch to rock gardens; is a

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — or as a container specimen on sunny patios; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaped gardens

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — Ideal for xeriscaping in USDA zones 10-12, it requires well-drained soil and full sun, image 52

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — features a unique swollen base (caudex) that can reach over 10 inches in diameter; these, image 48

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — commonly known as Desert Rose; each spanning up to 2 inches, image 47

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — shrub / succulent for full or half; remember to handle with care, as the sap is toxic if ingested and

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