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- Q.Desert Rose Flower - I have an established desert rose plant in a pot. I think it needs to transplanted into a larger pot. ...
- Q.Seed Collection - I have a desert rose plant with seed pods and I would like to plant the seeds. What is the ...
- Q.Can I Prune A Desert Rose That Has Been Frozen? - I forgot to bring our plant in during a recent frost - can we prune it back?
- Q.Desert Rose Plant And First Seed Pod - Just need to know how and when do I get the seeds? How do I know when it is ready?
- Q.Desert Rose - I've had my plant for about 6 weeks. It was blooming at the time. Since then it has stopped blooming ...
- Q.Desert Rose Seed Pods - I have a desert rose with no other desert rose around it. About a couple weeks ago, a seed pod ...
- Q.Desert Rose - One of my Desert Rose bushes grew a pod that looked like horns. They have opened and produced fuzzy seed-like ...
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Anonymous on
November 20, 2014Q.desert rose flower
I have an established desert rose plant in a pot. I think it needs to transplanted into a larger pot. Not sure when to do this. The plant has never bloomed for me. I place outside in the summer months, seems to do well until late August or September when the leaves start to turn and fall off. I have managed to hold it over through the the past few winters.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
November 22, 2014A.Many desert roses lose their leaves in the winter, so that's no problem. My guess on why you've never seen flowers is insufficient sunlight.
Desert rose don't seem to mind being tightly potted, but if you want to repot, these tips should be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
I like to use a potting mix composed of 50-50 cactus soil and perlite. I think a good time for repotting would be late spring/early summer.Was this answer useful?00
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Anonymous on
December 19, 2014Q.Seed collection
I have a desert rose plant with seed pods and I would like to plant the seeds. What is the best method for collecting them?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
December 21, 2014A.This article should answer your questions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm
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janw on
March 14, 2015
arizonaQ.Can i prune a desert rose that has been frozen?
I forgot to bring our plant in during a recent frost - can we prune it back?
Answered by
shelley on
March 14, 2015
Certified ExpertA.How badly was the plant damaged in the frost? Since the plant's exposure to the cold was seemingly short, the roots may not have sustained damage since they were insulated by the soil. You should prune away any leaf or stem issue that is discolored from being frost bit. The plant might perish if the bulbous lower stem gets soft and mushy.
For more information about saving cold damaged plants, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-treat-frozen-plants.htm
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Kerrycarr1969 on
March 17, 2015
Western AustrliaQ.Desert Rose plant and first seed pod
Just need to know how and when do I get the seeds? How do I know when it is ready?
- Answered by
shelley on
March 18, 2015
Certified ExpertA.You should very carefully wrap plastic around the pod before it splits open to catch the seeds before they go airborne - the seeds have whiskers and will fly away. The seed pod will change color, from green to brown and eventually crack open to disperse the seed.
For more information on the desert rose, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 18, 2015Q.Desert Rose
I've had my plant for about 6 weeks. It was blooming at the time. Since then it has stopped blooming and has actually dropped buds and the leaves look dry and brittle. I don't have a lot of sunlight in my home, but I have it in my kitchen window where it gets a small amount of natural sunlight but I do have a bright fluorescent light on all day. I have noticed a few little bugs on it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2015A.They do need bright light and even light, so turning it every few days.
Watering thoroughly and allowing to dry slightly between waterings is important.
Your indoor environment may not be the right growing conditions for this tropical plant.Dead head the spent flowers.
Treat the pests with Neem Oil.
Increase the sunlight.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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cmarcusjay on
July 25, 2015
FloridaQ.desert rose seed pods
I have a desert rose with no other desert rose around it. About a couple weeks ago, a seed pod started on it. How long does it take for the seed pods to open?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2015A.Here is a link to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm
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Anonymous on
August 7, 2015Q.Desert rose
One of my Desert Rose bushes grew a pod that looked like horns. They have opened and produced fuzzy seed-like things that resemble "Poplar fuzzies" from up north. Are these actual seeds and, if so, how do I plant them? Do I dry them out or plant right away. Thank you for any info.
- Answered by
shelley on
August 7, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Wait for the seed pod to form and dry on the plant. I would recommend wrapping plastic around the pod before it splits open to catch the seeds before they go airborne. For more information on desert rose propagation, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm
Happy gardening!
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