How to plant desert rose
Let's talk about how to plant desert roses and the cultivation techniques of green plants and flower planting. Next, the editor will introduce the content to netizens.
The reason why the desert rose is called a desert rose is because it is drought-resistant and does not require much watering. Moreover, it can bloom, and the flowers are very beautiful. Some double-petal varieties look like roses after blooming, hence the name. Most people who keep desert roses are attracted by its flowers and its easy maintenance. However, problems arise when they start to care for it, making it difficult to thrive. Many say that desert roses are difficult to maintain, but in fact, they are not. Xiaoqi has summarized some tips for growing desert roses. Today, I will share them with you. Only five points need to be followed to completely overcome the "difficult to maintain" issue, ensuring that your desert rose grows well in your home with green leaves and continuous flowering throughout the year.
1. Ensure temperature
As the name suggests, the desert rose is a plant from the desert. We can understand it as loving high temperatures and fearing low temperatures. Many problems occur during winter when it is kept at home. Therefore, if you want your desert rose to grow and bloom normally, ensure the minimum temperature does not drop below 15 degrees Celsius. This way, it can grow normally and bloom continuously. If the temperature is around 10 degrees, it will start to show yellow leaves and leaf fall. Below five degrees, the entire plant can easily suffer from frostbite and wither.
2. Ensure sunlight
The desert rose is a typical strong-sunlight flower. We need to ensure that it is placed in the sunniest area every day, with a sunlight duration of at least six hours. This prevents it from becoming leggy and ensures continuous blooming while it grows. If it lacks sunlight, it will become leggy and may also experience leaf drooping and leaf fall.
3. Good soil mixture
Observe the desert rose and you will see that it has a very thick trunk and roots, with no fine roots. Therefore, to grow it well at home, you must use good soil. Good soil can be found for free, such as finding some coal slag outside, crushing it and removing the powder, with particles between three to six millimeters. Use 70% of the particles and 30% of peat soil or decomposed leaf soil. This mixture will not cause any problems when planting. Since its roots are thick, the soil should have large gaps and good breathability. If the soil retains water, it can easily lead to root rot. The pot should not be too large or too deep, but rather shallow with good breathability. It is recommended to use a clay pot, so your desert rose will not rot the roots.
How to plant desert rose
4. Master watering
The desert rose is very drought-resistant. If you leave it outside for several months, its trunk may shrink a bit, but it won't die. Once watered, it can recover and grow. Therefore, we need to master the watering frequency and not overwater, as excessive watering can lead to root and leaf rot. How to water? You can determine by pinching the trunk with your hand. When the trunk is slightly soft, water it directly. However, watering should be done in a well-ventilated environment, so it can absorb water quickly and avoid rotting. It is recommended to water during sunny weather.
5. Fertilize appropriately
Should we fertilize the desert rose? Of course, because it is growing and blooming, and it requires a lot of nutrients. Although its trunk can store many nutrients, where does it absorb nutrients from if the soil lacks them? Therefore, we need to ensure sufficient fertilization, but the right fertilizer should be chosen. When it is growing and blooming continuously, we should choose a fertilizer with a high phosphorus content and other elements, such as Huaduo No. 2. This provides sufficient phosphorus without lacking nitrogen and potassium, ensuring strong roots and normal growth of branches while continuously blooming.
Never use nitrogen fertilizer directly, as excessive nitrogen can prevent blooming. Also, do not use monopotassium phosphate directly, as it only contains phosphorus and potassium. Later, when the branches stop growing, the plant may become僵. Fertilization does not need to be excessive, once a month is sufficient. After absorbing once, it can be stored in the trunk and last for one to two months.
This is the experience of growing desert roses. If you follow these five points, you can completely overcome the difficulty of maintenance and ensure that your desert rose grows vigorously and continuously blooms with an increasingly thicker trunk.
The above sharing on how to plant desert roses and the cultivation techniques of desert roses is for reference by green plant enthusiasts.