Desert Rose 'Tropic Sun' (Adenium obesum)

Desert Rose 'Tropic Sun'
Adenium obesum

Credit M. Saito, Chiang Mai Setcon

BT, I haven't seen you 'round lately, good ta see ya.
This is the most amazing photo. Thank you for sharing it with us and the PDB ~Blooms

Wow, that is gorgeous!!!! thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays to you both! Annie

I love the colours of this wontherfull beauty plant.Thanks for sharing this picture. Have a Merry, happy Christmas and New Year.
poirot2001

OOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! Very pretty indeed!

-Julie

Just looking at this plant again makes me want one really bad, lol, I'm on the lookout now!!!! Annie

Hi! What is the age of this plant?
Thanks.

Gorgeous! I can't wait until my adeniums flower like that!

Roda,

That one is probably between 15-20 years old.

Chris

Just spectacular again, Annie

It's so lovely......a real jewel.

Well, I did have one all along and didn't realize it, I kept it in my bathroom for 10 years, never bloomed, silly me, I put it outside late last summer, and well, forgot to bring it in for the winter frost, sigh.... I killed it, and that was very very sad!!!!!
I must find another,
Annie

I saw a vendor on ebay selling Adenium plants and I am finding it very hard to resist bidding. Help! LOL

Joseph

I can see why, I just ordered a new one from Shoal Creek nursery, they are having a huge sale since they are moving to Arizona! Look them up,
Annie

I am flabbergasted at this plant and have never heard of it before. Does it have to mature for years before it blooms? Is there a more common name? What is its best zone?

Desert Rose is the general common name, and Tropic Sun is the varietal name, though it's more than likely known by several other varietal names when it comes out of Asia. They're generally hardy to Zone 9 and up, but can be successfully over wintered in a dormant state during the winter in cooler climates. It will flower the first season, but one similar in size to the one shown is most likely 8-10 years old.

Chris