Slow-growing desert roses (Adenium obesum) grow 12 inches each year. Desert rose is a popular bonsai plant because to its sturdy trunk, thin leaves, and deep pink trumpeting flowers.
Desert roses love full sun. Choose a south-facing windowsill or sunroom for enough daytime light.
Light
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Desert roses thrive on well-draining sandy or gravelly cactus soil. The soil pH should be neutral to acidic, approximately 6.0.
Soil
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Desert rose needs damp but not wet soil in late spring and summer. Check the soil occasionally and let it dry up before watering.
Water
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During active growth, feed your desert rose liquid fertilizer (diluted by half) once a month for more nutrition and blossoms.
Temperature and Humidity
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Sterilize your pruning tools with rubbing alcohol or bleach and re-sterilize between plants. As soon as fresh growth appears, remove cold-damaged growth. Balance stem growth by trimming long, lanky stems.
Fertilizer
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