MIRACLE: A plant that lays dormant waiting for the reviving effects of water to show its beauty.THE MAGIC: Each plant sold in a dried, compact ball. Soak in water and watch it come to life.SIZE: Each desert rose plants measures between 3 to 4 inch Jericho that awaits your loving waters.ROSES OF JERICHO: A beautiful and sacred rose. Water is a gift, filled with potent spiritual energy.CARE: Let your Rose Jericho plant rest between watering. This allows it to dry out and refresh. Common Names for Jericho Rose Resurrection flowerDesert roseResurrection fernSelaginella lepidophyllaJericho roseFlower of St MaryMarys flowerFlor de JericoRosa de jericoRosa del desierto plantaResurrection roseDinosaur Plant When the desert rose plant is not near a water source it drops leaves and curls branches into a tight ball waiting. This is the amazing ability of this plant, which is it can survive for many years without any water. In fact, after the rainy season, the plant dries up again. It can remain in the desert for many years until the rain finds it again. The plant opens up to fern style leaves of a beautiful green color. Truly, it deserves its name as the Resurrection Flower. The true Jerico rose (Anastatica hierochuntica) is native to western Asia and is the only species of the genus Anastatica of the mustard family. Make sure to allow your Rose of Jerico plant time between watering to preserve the life of the plant.