Product Specifications
The Adenium Bonsai, also known as the Desert Rose Bonsai (Adenium obesum), is a captivating succulent tree native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is admired for its beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers that come in shades of pink, red, and white, and its distinctive swollen base, known as a caudex, which stores water and provides a unique, sculptural look. The plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Watering should be infrequent, only when the soil is completely dry, making it a perfect low-maintenance choice for indoor and outdoor settings. Adenium Bonsai prefers temperatures between 60°F to 85°F (16°C to 29°C) and can handle low humidity, which makes it suitable for typical indoor environments. This bonsai not only enhances aesthetic appeal with its exotic beauty but also contributes to air purification. Often associated with good luck and prosperity, the Adenium Bonsai is a cherished addition to any plant collection, combining visual appeal with resilience and ease of care.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The Adenium Bonsai adds a touch of exotic beauty with its striking flowers and unique caudex trunk.
- Air Purification: Like other succulents, it helps improve indoor air quality by removing toxins.
- Low Maintenance: It's a hardy plant that requires minimal care, making it ideal for beginners or those with busy schedules.
Light: Place your Adenium Bonsai in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight2. Bright, indirect light is ideal, but it can also tolerate some direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. Typically, watering every 7-10 days is sufficient.
- Soil: Use a well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent mix. Adding perlite or sand can improve drainage.
- Temperature: Keep the plant in temperatures between 60°F to 85°F (16°C to 29°C). It can tolerate lower temperatures but should be protected from frost.
- Humidity: Adenium Bonsai can handle low humidity environments, typical of indoor conditions.
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced, diluted houseplant fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Avoid fertilizing in winter unless the plant is still actively growing.
- Pruning and Wiring: Prune year-round, but be cautious of the poisonous sap. Time pruning well, as flowers appear on new shoots. When wiring branches, avoid winding the wire too tightly to prevent scarring.
Repotting: Repot every two to three years in late spring with root pruning. Use a well-draining soil mix and wait a few days before watering after repotting
