Adeniums. as bonsai.

 Adenium is a genous of flowering plants, belonging to the family of Apocynaceae. It is a native of Arabian peninsula and Africa.

The special feature of this family of succulents is that they develop a caudex or swollen stem, at the base. The function of the caudex is to store moisture for times of droght. 

As bonsai, they grow very well. One interesting aspect of this desert rose plant is that even in their natural habitat, they resemble, a bonsai.

To train them as bonsai, choose a soil mix, that is gritty and porous.. Clayey soil is an absolute no for them.

When you plant your Adenium, see that the caudex is above the soil.. They prefer direct sunlight as they are desert plants.. Five to six hours every day is a must. 

Watering can be done every day, in moderate quantity. Over watering can kill the plant... They can withstand rainy season for a couple of months. 

Fertilizer can be 19.19.19..That is NPK.. You can dissolve it in water and apply a very dilute solution every month. . Diluted panchakavya is good too. As solid Fertilizer, Farmyard manure is good.. Apply it once in six months.. 

Pruning the tips is essential to make it look dwarf.. It induces flowers too...

Fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorus is good for flowering. 

It is basically free of pests.. Some times caterpillars can be spotted.. Aphids are also seen. Spraying with neem oil is a good remedy.. 

If you spot decay on the roots or stems, that portion should be cut off and apply any fungicide... 

To grow adeniums as bonsai is comparatively easy and you can expect good results in a short period of time...