The desert rose ( Adenium obesum ) is a lush distinctive for its thick , swollen stem , which it uses to store piss . Native to tropic Africa , the desert rose thrives in warm , humid climate and has showy , brilliant pink flowers when in bloom . Because of its need for systematically strong temperature , Adenium obesum is often grown as a houseplant . Culture of this stout plant life is very simple , but take care when handling the desert rose , as the leave , seeds , flower and specially sap are all poisonous .

Climate

Desert roses can not tolerate stop dead temperature and should not be planted in sphere where the temperatures often fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit , according to the University of Florida . For that reason , these plant are often grown in containers so they can be brought indoors when cold weather jeopardise , or are kept indoors yr - round .

Soil and Water

Well - draining soil is a must with these plant . sluggish territory can precede to base or fore rot . A mixture of one part perlite , two function coarse sand and two parts peat moss realize an splendid planting sensitive for desert rosebush . Clay containers or glassless ceramic pots puzzle out best because they allow the soil to dry out quickly , according to info published by the University of Oklahoma . In fact , the soil should be allowed to dry entirely before further lachrymation .

Fertilizer

Fertilize your desert uprise with a balanced , water - soluble fertilizer ( 10 - 10 - 10 ) . Apply the liquid once per calendar month during the turn season , but use only half the amount recommended on the pedagogy on the label , as the desert lift has sore roots . Over - fertilization can combust the plant ’s root . Wet the soil , then go for the fertiliser , then water again .

Light

Desert roses take a full day ’s worth of sun so as to thrive . Six minute is the minimum amount of pic necessary for blooming , and more is even near . Place the plant near a windowpane that receives bright , but not direct , sunlight . This succulent has delicate leaves that can be burned by the direct rays of the sunshine . outside plants can be placed where they will receive first light sun followed by mottled or otherwise filtered good afternoon shadiness in hot climates , or day - farsighted full sun in cool climates .

Problems

There are no insect plague that pose a serious problem to this plant , according to the University of Florida . Still , monitor your desert rise for common dirt ball such as spider mites and whiteflies . Rinse them off your plant with a stiff stream of water , or apply an insecticidal oil to the desert rose . Prevent fungal diseases by have sure your plant has good air circulation around it and does not have wet land .

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