Adenium Healthy Flower PLant

Adenium (commonly called Desert Rose) is a succulent plant, so it likes sun, warmth, and well-drained soil.

🌞 Light

• Needs full sun for best growth and flowering
• At least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Indoors: place near a south- or west-facing window

🌱 Soil

• Must be fast-draining
• Best mix:
  • Cactus/succulent potting mix
  • Add sand, perlite, or pumice for extra drainage
• Never use heavy garden soil

💧 Watering

• Water deeply, then let soil dry completely
• Summer (active growth): about once a week
• Winter (dormant): very little water (every 3–4 weeks)
• Overwatering is the #1 cause of rot ❌

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Loves warm temperatures (20–35°C / 68–95°F)
• Protect from cold: no frost
• Normal household humidity is fine

🪴 Pot & Repotting

• Use pots with drainage holes
• Shallow, wide pots encourage a thick caudex (swollen trunk)
• Repot every 2–3 years during warm season

🌼 Fertilizer

• During growing season (spring–summer):
  • Feed every 2–4 weeks
  • Use balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer
• Stop fertilizing in winter

✂️ Pruning

• Prune in spring or early summer
• Encourages branching and more flowers
• Wear gloves — sap is toxic

🐛 Pests & Problems

• Common pests: mealybugs, spider mites, aphids
• Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap
• Yellow leaves + soft stem = too much water