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') — features a unique swollen base (caudex) that can reach over 10 inches in diameter; these, image 117

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — is a striking succulent shrub renowned for its sculptural form and vibrant flowers, image 123

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaped gardens; with trumpet-shaped blooms that, image 130

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — allows the plant to thrive in arid conditions; this succulent stands up to 3 feet tall, image 129

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — woody trunk that serves as a water reservoir during periods of drought; or as a container, image 128

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — peaking during the warmest months.<br><br>The Desert Rose stands out with a distinctive, image 127

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 126

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, image 125

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — This particular cultivar offers a breathtaking floral display; allows the plant to thrive, image 124

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — commonly known as Desert Rose or Desert Azalea; shrub / succulent for full or half, image 122

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — The architectural form of the Desert Rose can vary in mature specimens; consider, image 131

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