This Rs 350 Desert Rose Plant Blooms All Year With Barely Any Care, Here's Why Gardeners Are Rushing for It

Adenium obesum, or the Desert Rose, is a low-maintenance plant that flowers all year, sells for around Rs 350, and can be multiplied easily through cuttings.

If you want a plant that blooms through the year without demanding constant care, Adenium obesum, better known as the Desert Rose, could be the answer. Beyond its striking appearance, the flower's fragrance also lifts the mood of the space around it. Gardeners also know it by two other names, Mock Azalea and Sabi Star.

Why Flower Lovers Are Turning to This Plant
Among gardening enthusiasts, the dwarf variety of the Desert Rose is gaining quite a following these days. Once it flowers, it instantly lifts the overall look of a garden, which is why many grow it purely as a show plant. It also carries medicinal properties, a feature that is driving up demand for it in the market.

One Plant Costs Around Rs 350, and Cuttings Multiply It
A single Desert Rose plant is currently selling for around Rs 350 in the market. What makes it especially appealing is that new plants can be grown easily from the branches of just one plant. That means a single initial purchase, followed by propagation through cuttings, is enough to fill an entire garden without spending much more.

Nursery Owner Says Now Is the Right Time to Plant It
According to nursery operator Tek Narayan Mahto, farmers and gardening enthusiasts can plant the Desert Rose in their gardens right now. He said the variety being sold is sourced from Kolkata and stands out for both its fragrance and its attractive colours.

Plant It Once, and It Keeps Flowering for Years
Tek Narayan Mahto explains that once this plant is established, it does not deteriorate for a long time and keeps producing flowers continuously. It also comes in several colours, each strikingly beautiful in its own way. That is exactly why it has become a top choice for decorating home entrances and courtyards. Its branches can grow anywhere between 8 and 10 feet long, adding to its visual appeal.

A Plant That Can Also Become a Small Business
Tek Narayan Mahto adds that people can take cuttings from the plant and sell them as a business. In other words, beyond being a gardening favourite, the Desert Rose can also turn into a source of income, particularly for those looking to start a low-cost gardening-related venture.

What this means for you
• For gardening enthusiasts: Buying just one plant for around Rs 350 and propagating it through cuttings lets you decorate an entire garden with year-round blooms at very little extra cost.
• An extra income option: Anyone looking to start a small gardening-related business can grow cuttings from this plant and sell them.

Questions & Answers

1. By what other names is Adenium obesum known?
It is also known as the Desert Rose, Mock Azalea and Sabi Star.

2. How much does this plant cost in the market?
A single plant is currently selling for around Rs 350 in the market.

3. How can new plants be grown from it?
New plants can easily be grown by taking cuttings from the branches of a single plant.

4. When is the right time to plant it?
According to nursery operator Tek Narayan Mahto, farmers and gardening enthusiasts can plant it right now.

5. Where has this particular variety been sourced from?
Tek Narayan Mahto said this variety has been sourced from Kolkata.

6. How long can the branches of this plant grow?
Its branches can grow anywhere between 8 and 10 feet long.

7. Can this plant also be a source of income?
Yes, people can take cuttings from it and sell them as a small business.

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