{"product_id":"adenium-obesum-mermaid-bubblegum-pink-lime-green-throat-desert-rose-seeds","title":"Adenium obesum 'Mermaid' — Bubblegum Pink \u0026 Lime Green Throat Desert Rose Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdenium obesum 'Mermaid'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dense, layered bloom built around a color transition you don't see often in obesum — bright bubblegum-to-coral pink petals fading inward through a crisp white ring into a glowing lime-green heart. That white-to-green throat is the whole point of this cultivar; it reads almost aquatic against the pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulti-petaled, double-to-triple layered bloom with ruffled, frilly margins. A dense, full flower rather than a flat single — the layered structure builds out more as plants mature past their first bloom cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrant bubblegum pink through the outer petals, fading inward to a pure white throat ring, anchored by a lime-green center eye. Individual plants will show some variation in color saturation and exactly how sharp that white-to-green transition reads, which is normal for a hand-pollinated hybrid line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaudex \u0026amp; Growth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic obesum structure — a thick, swollen basal caudex with sturdy green branches. Straightforward specimen-potting subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull direct sun is what maximizes bloom count and deepens the pink pigmentation along the petal edges. This one rewards a genuinely sunny spot over a bright-but-shaded one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese come from hand-pollinated mother plants through my top Thai breeder network. Hand-pollinated hybrid seed carries strong parental genetics — a high percentage of this batch's seedlings will inherit the frilly pink multi-petal form with the green-and-white throat. You'll still see individual variation in petal count and color saturation plant to plant, which is normal and part of what makes a seed-grown population worth watching bloom out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone 6 Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI run obesum outdoors in Northern Kentucky from late May through early September, then bring everything in before overnight lows approach 50°F. Full sun through that outdoor window is what gets you the deepest pink edge and the sharpest throat contrast — indoors under lights over winter, expect both to soften some until the plant's back under real intensity next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh hand-harvested Adenium obesum 'Mermaid' seed (select quantity above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination and seedling care instructions with every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING BASICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm water soak, 2–4 hours before sowing, to soften the seed coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-draining seedling mix — 50\/50 inorganic pumice\/perlite and fine coco coir works well. Press lightly into the surface and cover very thinly with substrate or fine grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–90°F, with high humidity under a tray cover or dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–7 days typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light on emergence, gradually moving into direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring indoors before temps drop below 50°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We're Growing With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are only half the equation — germination success comes down to the setup. Here's what I use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ∙ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/desert-oasis-potting-media-2qt-resealable-bag\"\u003eDesert Oasis Potting Media\u003c\/a\u003e — the fast-draining inorganic mix built for Adenium, Plumeria, and caudex seedlings once they're up and potted on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ∙ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/luxbird-seed-germinator-propagation-kit\"\u003eLuxbird Seed Germinator \u0026amp; Propagation Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — bottom heat and a humidity dome, the two things that push obesum germination toward the 90%+ range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ∙ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/5x5-germination-tray\"\u003e5×5 Germination Tray\u003c\/a\u003e — sized for clean single-variety sowing so nothing gets crossed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full Desert Oasis media range at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/pages\/desert-oasis-products\"\u003eamericanadenium.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael White — ISA Certified Arborist (KY-0847A), Kentucky Master Gardener. Growing Adenium in Zone 6 since 1994.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Adenium","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":51411864387620,"sku":"AA-OBE-MERMAID-10","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 seeds","offer_id":51411864420388,"sku":"AA-OBE-MERMAID-05","price":6.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9655\/7604\/files\/Mermaid.png?v=1788830160","url":"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/adenium-obesum-mermaid-bubblegum-pink-lime-green-throat-desert-rose-seeds","provider":"American Adenium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}