Plant safety record
Desert Rose
Adenium obesum
Desert Rose, Adenium obesum, is toxic to cats and dogs within this exact species scope.
Cats
TOXIC
Desert Rose is classified as toxic within this exact governed scope.
Dogs
TOXIC
Desert Rose is classified as toxic within this exact governed scope.
Quick answer
Keep pets away from Desert Rose and contact a veterinarian promptly after suspected ingestion.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Adenium obesum
Also called: Sabi Star
Adenium obesum is not a rose, true Azalea/Rhododendron, or a lily identity.
What non-toxic means
ASPCA lists vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, irregular heart beat, and death.
If your pet chewed it
Remove access and seek urgent veterinary guidance after suspected ingestion.
Prevention and placement
Keep this plant and dropped material out of pet reach.
Evidence scope
The conclusion is limited to Adenium obesum and does not merge it with plants sharing rose, azalea, or lily terminology.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA — Desert RoseClassification for the governed identity or scope.
- Wikimedia Commons — Adenium Obesum.jpgImage source, creator, license, and representation provenance.