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Adenium Species, Variegated Desert Rose

Adeniumobesum f. variegata

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Family

Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Adenium (a-DEE-nee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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