Desert Rose Seeds – Double White Purple

Desert Rose ‘Double White Purple’ is an exquisite variety admired for its unique bicolor blooms that combine elegant white petals with striking purple centers. This ornamental plant adds an exotic charm to gardens, patios, and indoor spaces. Known for its sculptural form, thick caudex, and long-lasting flowers, the Desert Rose thrives in warm climates and requires minimal maintenance. It is ideal for those seeking a bold yet low-maintenance addition to their plant collection.

Features:

• Produces eye-catching double-layered blooms in white with purple centers.

• Perfect for containers, balconies, and landscape displays.

• Adaptable to hot and dry conditions; drought-tolerant once established.

• Attractive thick trunk (caudex) adds visual interest.

• Suitable for indoor or outdoor growing in bright, sunny locations.

• Low-maintenance and long-lived when properly cared for.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Adenium obesum ‘Double White Purple’

• Common Name (US): Desert Rose

• Plant Type: Succulent perennial (commonly grown as ornamental)

• Bloom Color: White with purple center (double petals)

• Plant Height: 12–36 inches (30–90 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or cactus mix soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between watering

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 180–240 days after sowing (may vary with climate)

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors in warm conditions or outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart in containers or beds

• Growing Season: Spring to Summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (can be grown as a container plant in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 2–5: Start indoors in March–April

  • Zones 6–9: Sow outdoors or transplant from April–May

  • Zones 10–11: Sow directly from February–March

• Use: Ornamental plant for patios, indoor décor, bonsai, or tropical gardens