The desert rose (Adenium obesum), a native of Africa and the Middle East, is a slow-growing succulent with a thick trunk and thin, delicate leaves. It sports beautiful trumpeting flowers that are similar to miniature roses and can come in pink, red, and white.
Other common names for the desert rose include impala lily, mock azalea, and Sabi star. Although not strictly bonsai plants, these plants are often used in bonsai gardens because of their small stature.
These are plants that like light – and lots of it. Desert Rose plants need bright, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day, so putting them in a South or West-facing window is ideal, or use a grow light if your space doesn’t provide enough natural lighting.
These plants are drought tolerant and prefer to fully dry out between waterings.
Use a sandy soil (similar to what you would use for cacti) when planting.