Q.My desert rose has been dorment since the end of summer. It is spring now and it has not bloomed and one of the branches it’s sof
t. Can it be saved by pruning?
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on April 7, 2017
Check the branches. Do they snap or break off?
Scratch the bark. Live stems will show green.
Desert Rose are hardy in zones 10-11.
Are you growing in these warm zones? If you are in a colder region, this plant will not winter over outdoors.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
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