I AM NEW TO DESERT ROSE AND WOULD LOVE TO TO LEARN MORE. ANY HELP OR INFO paulajeffries@aol.com
You can easily grow more plants from seeds if they are viable. Do not remove the pods. Wrap them in plastic to catch the seeds when they ripen and fall.
Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/how-to-prune-a-desert-rose.htm
Can I prune to thicken? Long stalks with LEAVES and blooms, only at tips
Yes you can! This article tells you how.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/how-to-prune-a-desert-rose.htm
It just keeps getting taller and taller.
That’s your choice, if you cut it, it will encourage it to branch out or, you can leave nature to do its thing and let it be.
I have had the plant for about a week from the store. I checked the roots - there are no soft spots or discoloration. I noted the webbing after removing the soil and inspecting the plant.
If your plant was healthy to begin with, it has a better chance of bouncing back. Follow the cultural guidelines below and the treatment for spider mites. I think I would visit the store where you purchased the plant because it most likely was already infected when you bought it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
I am growing desert roses from seeds One year old they not bloom and they are 6-12 inches height What I need to do for blooming Thanks Minka
The large one is gorgeous! Desert rose plants should bloom in the same year they are propagated from seed. Check its cultural needs: Five to six hours of sunlight, 1/2 strength fertilizer every week during spring and summer, keep soil moderately moist during growing season - dry side when dormant. If the pots they are growing in are too large, the extra soil will allow too much moisture and the plants will stop blooming.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-not-blooming.htm
I have had my Desert Rose plant for a couple years now and in the last month it has started producing a better leaf and stem. At the same time I have noticed that the root bulb is starting to soften. What would cause this? I have looked on the internet at different sites and found no information about the cause. Should I repot the plant. Change its location. More or less water. Don't know what would be best to get it back. Can you help me?
Usually a soft caudex means too much water and root rot may be setting in. Try withholding water till the soil is very dry. If things don't improve you can pull the plant up and inspect the roots; if any are dark or mushy, carefully cut those out with disinfected tools. Repot in soil for cactus with additional perlite or sand. See more about their care below.
https://wimastergardener.org/article/desert-rose-adenium-obesum/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm
what is the range of the pH for desert roses?
They can tolerate anywhere from 5.5 to 6.5 with 6.0 being ideal. This article will give you more information on the care of desert rose: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/caring-for-desert-rose-plants.htm