The adenium obesum, also known as the desert rose, is a succulent plant native to Africa and Arabia. It has a thick, swollen stem and colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers.

• Moderate watering: The plant needs regular watering during the growing season (spring and summer), but not too much. You should water it when the top inch of the soil feels dry, and let the excess water drain out of the pot. You should reduce watering in the fall and winter, when the plant goes dormant and drops its leaves and flowers.