Desert Rose — Houseplants
Adenium
Sun or part shade, light watering — needs a warm room indoors.
- Plant out
- Apr
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- H1a
- Height
- 100–150 cm
- Spacing
- 150 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 1-1.5 metres. Space about 100-150cm apart.
Toxic to pets
Desert rose is harmful to people if eaten, so do not eat any part and keep the plant and its sap away from children; wash your hands after handling it. Dogs and cats that chew it are at the same risk. If a person eats any, get medical advice; if a pet does, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person (999 in an emergency); your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal