Adenium obesum Variegata Variegated Desert Rose

Adenium obesum ‘Variegata’, commonly called the Variegated Desert Rose, is a striking succulent shrub known for its sculptural caudex and uniquely variegated foliage—creamy‑white marbled against glossy green—that sets it apart from standard desert rose cultivars. Grafted typically onto vigorous rootstock (often from Thailand), it offers enhanced resilience and compact form, maturing to roughly 3 ft tall and 2 ft wide. The plant also bears handsome trumpet‑shaped blooms in shades of pink to red, often flowering twice yearly under optimal heat and light conditions. A. obesum has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for its ornamental appeal and garden performance.