Q.I Keep My 5-yr-old Desert Rose Outside Once Temps Stay Above 50 In Zone 8. I Bring It Into My Garage During The Winter And It Los
es all its leaves. Is this normal?
GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 15, 2021
Yes, it is normal for leaf loss when a plant is dormant.
As long as it leafs back out in spring when you return it outside I wouldn't worry about it. They need very little water in winter and no fertilization.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm
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