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- Desert Rose - the right care for the steppe dweller
- What is essential when casting?
- How often and with what one should fertilize the desert rose?
- Why does the desert rose need a hibernation?
- How do you handle the plant during its dry period?
- Does the desert rose need a pruning?
- How often and when do I have to repot?
- Tips
During the "rainy season" the desert rose has to be watered a lot
Desert Rose - the right care for the steppe dweller
It is a steppe plant that thanks to its water reservoir dismisses long dry seasons with a shrug. Both in their home in Africa and in Germany in pots on the balcony, the terrace and in the living room makes the desert rose a lot. On the one hand rustic and on the other tender looking ...
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The desert rose has to be supplied with plenty of water, especially in spring and summer. At this time she creates a water supply in her trunk. In autumn and winter, a more sparing supply of water imitates a dry period that the plant needs.
Note the following aspects:
How often and with what one should fertilize the desert rose?
Fertilize the desert rose from April and into September! The distance of fertilizer should be 2 weeks. Well suited for fertilizing is cactus fertilizer. Be careful with flower fertilizer! Dose such fertilizers more sparingly or dilute them strongly!
Why does the desert rose need a hibernation?
In winter, the lighting conditions in this country are insufficient for the desert rose. Therefore you should make them cooler. A cool hibernation causes the plant to go into a resting phase. This is important for the desert rose to flower vigorously again in the coming season.
How do you handle the plant during its dry period?
Wintertime is dry season:
Does the desert rose need a pruning?
Only if your desert rose too big for you, a cut is required. The cut can be done either between February and March or in July. The shoots can be cut back by half. Be sure to attach 3 to 5 mm above an outward-facing bud!
How often and when do I have to repot?
Due to the slow growth of this preferably cultured in pots plant, a repot action is rarely necessary. About every 3 to 5 years, repotting makes sense. Choose a jar that is about 5 to 10 cm wider than the old one.
You should note this:
Tips
Do not worry if the desert rose loses part of its leaves in winter. This is a completely normal process.