Desert Rose, also known as desert Flower, is plant originating in Southern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. its scientific name is Adenium obesum and is part of the family Apocynaceae.
These plants can reach 4 meters in height and a meter and a half in width. They have stunning flowers and as they are plants used to the desert climate, they also adapt and thrive well in tropical countries.
It has an unusual shape, with a very developed stem at the base, because to survive in the desert, it has to withstand strong winds and accumulate water. Its flowers have very varied colors, ranging from white to dark burgundy and also lilac and red. As for pollination, these plants require manual pollination, or it is possible to acquire seedlings. They can be grown in countries with a harsher winter, but they have to be grown in greenhouses, as desert roses die if they are in temperatures below 14°C.
The desert rose has lovers and collectors all over the world. Bearing in mind that it is a plant that allows for grafting, it is possible to achieve different models, with flowers of different varieties on the same plant. This means that each plant can be customized to its owner's taste. For this reason, these plants are highly appreciated and many reach very high prices on the world market, being in this aspect similar to bonsai.
Desert Rose Mineral
The desert rose is a mineral formation, more specifically it is the result of the accumulation of gypsum particles in the sand. This happens thanks to the process of evaporation of rainwater and erosion caused by the wind.
These crystallized sheets of plaster that come together in a rose shape are a typical formation in some arid areas such as deserts.
These crystallized sand flowers are a kind of selenite. Despite being identified in the crystal index, the desert rose is not considered a crystal, it is just a crystalline aggregate.
The name Selenite derives from the word selene, a word meaning moon and also representing a deity. People who believe in the healing power of crystals claim that the desert rose has the ability to grant mental clarity, business success and also make it possible to see the truth within.
