Desert Rose (My New Favorite!)

14 years ago

These are just beautiful. This one has already bloomed 3 times this year! I hope I can keep it alive all winter. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

I'd also like to know if this is a specific cultivar of Desert Rose. I have no idea what it is other than a Desert Rose.

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bunnygurl
14 years ago
Adenium obesum if I'm not mistaken. Just give it as much sun as possible and be very sure not to overwater. They are very prone to rot. I just have seedlings so I'm not all too sure on their detailed care, but there are some Adenium geniuses in the Cacti and Succulents forum. You'll get some top notch info there.

Beautiful plant and good growing!
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meyermike_1micha
14 years ago
Along with the great advice that bunnygurl offered, keep it in the most warmest and sunniest spot in your home, and it will thrive...preferably a south facing window sill..

Also be aware of pests..In particular thrips and mites..;-)

No need for fertilzer all winter if it is kept cool. If kept warm, 1/4 strentgh at waterings..

Goodluck...

Mike..
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karen715
14 years ago
And if by chance you do all that, and it still drops all its leaves over the winter, don't panic. As long as the roots and stem are healthy, it will grow new leaves in the spring.
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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
14 years ago
Because this tropical plant can be deciduous, so if it does as Karen715 writes, don't water - it's gone dormant. Nothing more than a light misting should be done.

And if you do as BG suggests and go there, there's a mine of information to be found - 'Adenium' and 'Desert Rose' in the search function will yield you lots of comments of experience.
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