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Adenium obesum

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Latin Name: Adenium obesum Common Name: Desert Rose , African Succulents Plant family: Apocynaceae (the dogbane family) Indoor/Home/Office Cultivation Information Light requirement: Bright sunlight. Adenium will not flower under low light conditions. Soil preference: Rich, organic peat or bark-based, bagged potting soil. Water requirement: Water regularly but do not allow soil to become waterlogged. Drought tolerant: Yes. Fertilizer requirements: Apply a low dose of liquid fertilizer according to manufacturer label recommendations weekly during summer growing season. Salt tolerant: Some salt tolerance. Temperature preference: Hot, tropical 75°F–95°F. Chill tolerant (55°F–35°F): Yes, but leaf yellowing and leaf drop may occur. Freeze tolerant (below 32°F): No. During cold winter months, withhold water from Adenium and let the plant rest for 3–4 months. All leaves and flowers will drop, but that is part of their natural cycle. DO NOT let them freeze. When temperatures