I am a succulent shrub/tree producing trumpet-shaped pink flowers from seed.

Native to Africa and Arabia; cultivated worldwide.

Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between watering.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant seeds in sandy, well-drained soil; germination in 7–14 days; transplant after 2–3 months.

Low-nitrogen fertilizer monthly during growing season.

Botanical name: Adenium obesum; Family: Apocynaceae.

Toxic if ingested by pets (contains cardiac glycosides).

Low; mainly ornamental.

Provides ornamental beauty, bonsai potential, and unique pink flowers from seed.

Seedlings susceptible to damping-off disease; mature plants prone to root rot if overwatered.

Can live 20–30 years; flowers seasonally, seed-grown plants bloom in 2–3 years.