Commonly known as the desert rose, the adenium plant is a slow-growing succulent that makes a perfect bonsai for indoor display. The plant boasts a thick succulent trunk paired with delicate leaves. The plant is native to Madagascar, Africa and the Middle East and produces deep pink trumpet-like flowers.

The nickname desert rose comes from the fact that many people believe the plant is part of the rose family. However, this is actually a deciduous succulent plant. The multi-coloured flowers never fail to appear during the flowering season. The trumpet-shaped flowers vary in size and colour depending on their environment. The flowers are typically two inches long and are either red, white, or pink.

When carefully collected, the leaves of this plant can be used for treating wounds and soothing the soles of the feet. Different parts of the adenium have been used in natural medicine for centuries. It can be used to enhance skin beauty, treat toothache, relieve pain and treat ulcers.

In some Native American homes, this plant is used during the smudging ritual as a meditation element and to boost clarity of mind. The presence of the adenium plant during the ritual is believed by many people to create a calming effect and to eliminate evil thoughts. This helps the person conducting the ritual to focus their intentions and to invite positive energy into their home.