Does the Desert Rose have a dormancy period?
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Does the Desert Rose have a dormancy period?
When growing the Desert Rose, it is important to remember its growing and dormant seasons. It is very drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant, but it is not cold-tolerant. Even when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius in summer, the potted Desert Rose does not enter dormancy. To make the Desert Rose grow well, it must be placed in a well-lit area.
The dormancy period of the Desert Rose
Flower friend's question: My Desert Rose only blooms and does not grow leaves in June. Does the Desert Rose enter dormancy in June?
Generally, when the temperature of the Desert Rose is below 10 degrees Celsius, it will stop growing, gradually shed leaves, and enter the dormancy period. If the minimum temperature of our care environment can be maintained around 15 degrees Celsius, we can water it directly at this time.
Therefore, we need to understand that after the Desert Rose enters winter, as the temperature gradually drops, the Desert Rose will slowly enter a dormant state, and the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, which is a normal phenomenon.
This is due to the accumulation of abscisic acid in the leaf stalks, and there is no need to worry. Just take proper care to ensure it survives the winter.
Therefore, in winter, when the temperature drops below 15 degrees Celsius and the leaves fall off, it is a normal phenomenon. Below 5 degrees Celsius, it is recommended to move it to a well-lit indoor area for care. Don't worry too much, as it will slowly grow leaves and bloom in the spring as the temperature rises.
How to care for the Desert Rose during its dormancy period
In winter, especially in the north, the Desert Rose will enter dormancy when the temperature is low. We will not water it when it is cold in winter.
Place it in a well-lit area to let it enter dormancy and safely pass the winter. Now it has entered spring, and the temperature is gradually rising, so the Desert Rose will start growing.
If the minimum temperature of our care environment can be maintained around 15 degrees Celsius, we can water it directly at this time.
Remember that the first watering, since it has not been watered for a long time, it will injure the roots. When we water, we should ensure good ventilation and sufficient light.
This way, we should water it thoroughly, and when watering, we should add some carbendazim and root-promoting liquid to the water. Carbendazim prevents excessive root drying, and after watering, it prevents root rot in a water-logged environment.
After pouring the root-promoting liquid, it can stimulate rapid root growth. If the first watering is done and ventilation is ensured with more light, the potting soil will not be water-logged. And the entire plant has completely dried up, so after absorbing water, it will quickly absorb it.
This will allow it to recover quickly. Remember, do not add fertilizer the first time you water, just water it to let it recover quickly.
Wait until the main stem gradually becomes thicker and starts to grow obviously, and then we can supplement it with fertilizer.
When it starts growing, we should choose phosphorus and potassium fertilizers as much as possible, such as "Flower多多 2," which has a high content of phosphorus and potassium elements and does not lack other elements.
We need to ensure that the top continues to grow and produce flower buds and blooms, then place it in the area with the most light.
The watering principle is to completely dry the potting soil, then water it every one or two days. You can also judge by the main stem; if the main stem is slightly soft when pinched, water it thoroughly.
If you care for the Desert Rose in this way, after the spring warming, the new buds will grow out, followed by flower buds, and the flowering season can last until autumn.
The above introduction provides a detailed explanation of whether the Desert Rose has a dormancy period for reference and suggestions.