Keep soil moderately moist in spring and summer, and reduce watering in winter to mirror its native desert climate. Watering: The Desert Rose thrives in hot, dry environments, so be sure not to overwater. Ensure your pot has good drainage, since this desert plant will not thrive in a moist environment.Ģ. Plant your Desert Rose using a cactus potting soil - you can add gritty sand or lava rocks for additional drainage. In the garden, choose a sunny spot that offers some protection from harsh midday sun. Indoors, choose a sunny, South-facing window for the best results. Your Desert Rose will thrive in an area with warm temperatures and plenty of bright sun. Planting: Your Desert Rose plant can be planted outdoors in zones 10-11 - however, in colder areas, it's best used as a house plant or patio plant that can be brought indoors in the winter. Your family and neighbors won’t be able to resist the urge to ask about the tropical land where your Dessert Rose came from.ġ.
It’s wider at the bottom while the top is narrow, giving it a pyramidal shape. The trunk is a shade of light grey with a unique shape. Simply decide where yours will look best and prepare for up to six months of blooms.Įach flower has a radiant hue that fades into white in the center, bright hues pop against the Desert Rose’s dark, lush leaves for an explosion of tropical color. The possibilities for Desert Roses are endless. If planted in the ground Desert Roses grow to about 6 feet tall, allowing them to fit anywhere, even under utility lines or by the pool. Desert Roses can also be kept in a larger container for an accent tree that will bring an island getaway vibe to any space. They can be kept small as an indoor bonsai and they will amaze your friends and coworkers if kept on a tabletop, or on your desk at work.
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They’re the perfect hands free blooming trees for busy gardeners.ĭesert Roses are low maintenance plants that will fit any project. The Desert Rose or ‘Adenium’ brings a tropical look wherever it goes with its large flowers that start to bloom in the early spring and last all the way until fall.īy storing water in their wide trunks Desert Roses are highly self-sufficient and can survive heat waves and droughts with very little attention.
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