Adenium socotranum is a plant I am interested in acquiring.
August 2026 Update! I have found some plants and they are now here in my gardens. I was able to get a few specimens and in time I will update this page to reflect what I have observed with these plants.
So far I have been able to acquire the “Thai Soco” variety, the THai Soco Tower, and now the wild Socotranum. They are very different plants indeed. I will get some phtos posted of the plants soon.
Adenium socotranum Specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Adenium socotranum.
- Common Name: Desert Rose.
- Family: Apocynaceae.
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Tropical lowlands, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Leaves: Arrangement, shape, color………………..
- Flowers: Color, size, blooming season……………………..
- Fruit/Seed: Type, color, season……………………..
- Stem/Bark: Texture, color, thorns……………………….
- Growth: Slow
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Full sun 6-8 hours daily. This plant can stand the afternoon sun.
- Water Use: Drought tolerant once established, moderate water.
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
- Styling and Maintenance
- Little to none once established.
Gallery images
Firstly, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Secondly, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, send us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
