Discover the beauty and resilience of adeniums, often called the elegant desert rose. In this class, you’ll learn how to grow, care for, and shape these striking succulents known for their sculptural trunks and vibrant blooms. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this session will cover watering, soil, pruning, and seasonal care to help your desert rose thrive.

In this presentation, we will learn about the origins and most common species of Adeniums and understand the basics of this beautiful desert plant including tips, ways to propogate and challenges you may encounter. Debra Moritz is a Master Gardener and a graduate of the Desert Botanical Gardens Landscape School. Join us for this educational presenatation of the Ademiums and imagine these in your patio or backyard!

FORMAT: In-person – classroom

INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation, Lecture

AGES: Adults 18+

FEE:  Free. Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Donations for our 501(c)(3) are graciously accepted at the door; every amount helps us continue to offer free and affordable events to the community.

Presenter: Debora Moritz- Debora grew up on a farm in Wisconsin where growing things was a way of life.  Her father was a soil/water chemist and her mother a zoologist.  The art and science of plants have always been a great interest.  During college she was a volunteer at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens: 16 acres with a plant collection representing 80 plant families with 475 species.  A move to Arizona opened a whole new range of desert plants to explore.  She is a graduate of the Desert Botanical Gardens Desert Landscape School and a Maricopa County Master Gardener.  She is a regular speaker at the Home Shows on the topics of citrus in the low desert, agaves, succulents and fruit trees.  She is particularly fond of the huge varieties of adaptations succulents like the Adenium have made for survival in arid climates.  She loves talking to and about plants!