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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 10–12

Desert Rose Bonsai

Adenium obesum

Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Soil
Very fast-draining, gritty
Temperature
Minimum 50°F
Feeding
Monthly, spring-summer
Repotting
Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
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prune: spring, early summer

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/desert-rose

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.