Newbie looking for advice....Where to buy Desert Rose seeds?
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Comments (7)Hello Tina, your new mix should be fine for a couple of weeks I would think. Sorry I can't help you with regard to the fertilisers you mention as I am not familiar with those brands being from 'over the pond'! The same applies to how often you should water them as my climate is so different. However, even here I can water them at least every other day during the summer as it's surprising how much water they will use in a fast draining mix as others have pointed out. I fertilise once a week spring to autumn. As for trimming roots above the soil...I do this when I raise the caudex each spring, but mainly they are those thin feeder roots that will dry out anyway when exposed. I have also been known to trim those slightly thicker ones as well, say just under pencil thickness if they have been sprouting randomly from the really chunky ones. As long as there's plenty of feeder roots left below, you are fine. The roots/caudex/leaves will bleed clear irritant sap so beware. Can you post a picture, it will make it better for us to help you maybe? Gill from the UK....See MoreHelp with Desert Rose seedling care please
Comments (3)hi there, I also started some DR from seeds about 6 mths ago and it has been particularily easy. now i understand you live in different zone and area than i do here in florida but this is what i did (do): after sprouting i gave them a little bit of sun, increasing the amount weekly until they are right by the window. I fertilize about 3 weeks after sprouting, and began hardeining them off at about 8 weeks. My little ones are doing great and out of 20 seeds 7 are big and healthy and beautiful. I plant in a fast draining all purpose cactus and succulent mix. I check the soil daily and if it is too dry i give a little water but never ever too much. Over watering your little babies will cause two things to happen ( i learned this the hard way ) it will cause dampening off, and cause the plant to die and also they will drop all leaves ( when older and larger ) if given too much water. i hope this helps you and please remember this is what works for me. I hope your little DR gets big and healthy and gives you years and years of enjoyment. FYI they make great bonsai if you were interested in trying your hand at that.....happy growing and good luck!!!...See MoreI have a seed pod on my desert rose!!!
Comments (123)Have a question. I have four large desert rose plants. Two of them produced two seed pods two years ago. Last year the same two produced three. This year I just discovered I have two pods on one and eleven (11) on one that has not produced pods before. They have all just started. Is it possible all eleven on the one plant will have viable seeds in each pod. And no I do not grow the for a nursery or anything like that. These are in my back yard. Thanks, Tanya...See MoreDesert Rose seedling on its way out
Comments (6)Lauri, so pleased to read the exam went fine, good luck with the others coming up...am sure all the other GW members wish you well too. Go for it!!! Hey, those DR seds from arrived today while I was out, I only ordered them yesterday. Must get them soaking and planted up tonight, hehe! I've got it real bad haven't I? They all germinated last time and these are from the same guy, so am hopeful once again. Will post back as soon as they're in flower next week !! Got to dash and tidy upstairs, son and partner due this evening (plus their ever growing 'bump' that's due to make an appearance in late April) plus his 2 sisters and their partners also coming at weekend...it's our 33rd anniversary on Friday, having a bit of a family get together. Can't beat it! Regards as always, Gill....See MoreA J
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