{"product_id":"desert-rose-thick-stem","title":"Desert rose (Thick Stem)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description: Desert Rose Thick Stem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a striking sculptural element to your garden with the Desert Rose Thick Stem, a premium Adenium obesum specimen prized for its swollen caudex and vibrant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, this tropical succulent is perfectly adapted to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and UAE climates, making it a low-maintenance showstopper for villas, patios, and modern landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdenium obesum, family Apocynaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert Rose, Sabi Star, Impala Lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra-thick bulbous caudex that stores water, giving it a bonsai-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy trumpet-shaped blooms in pink, red, white, or bicolors from spring to fall,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in multiple sizes with mature, established stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Slow-growing succulent shrub, ideal for pots and xeriscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Desert Rose Thick Stem from iplants?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Desert Rose specimens are selected for their fat, well-formed caudex and healthy branching. The thick stem not only looks dramatic but also makes the plant extremely drought-tolerant and resilient in UAE heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a living sculpture that flowers repeatedly with the right care, adding tropical color to arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Why is the stem so thick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe caudex is a water-storing base that helps the plant survive drought. A plump caudex indicates a healthy, well-hydrated plant. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Can Desert Rose survive Dubai summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It loves heat up to 90°F\/32°C but give it some afternoon shade in peak summer to prevent leaf scorch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Will it flower year-round?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain blooming is spring through fall. More sun = more flowers. A cool, dry dormant period in winter helps trigger buds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. How often should I water in UAE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn growing season, every 7–10 days only when soil is fully dry. In winter dormancy, once every 3–4 weeks or less. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iPlants","offers":[{"title":"60cm-80cm","offer_id":48389807505663,"sku":null,"price":610.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7873\/8687\/files\/8ed9f2d3-231f-4b24-9479-4c30ae223569.jpg?v=1778831077","url":"https:\/\/iplants.ae\/products\/desert-rose-thick-stem","provider":"iPlants - What is Desert? Let's make our Emirates Green.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}