Desert rose is a succulent perennial in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) native to desert regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Grow this plant in full sun in potting soil appropriate for cacti and succulents in a pot with several drainage holes. Allow the plant to dry between waterings but water during growing periods, though it is quite drought tolerant. Provide fertilizer in spring to encourage blooming. Bring this plant indoors when outside temperatures reach 55°F and decrease water while dormant.
