If you are looking for a plant that is easy to grow, but with a unique appearance that attracts attention, the desert Rose is the perfect choice. With a succulent stem, glossy green leaves and vibrantly hued flowers, it’s easy to see why it stands out.
Next, you learn a little more about the origin of desert Rose, how to plant and care for it and you can also find beautiful inspiration photos. Check out the tips and purchase a seedling to decorate your garden, your balcony or even a well-lit room in your home. Keep reading!
What is desert rose?
Native to Africa, the Middle East and Madagascar, this plant has a scientific name Adenium obese and belongs to the genus Apocynaceae. It is characterized by a thicker stem underneath. This part is called caudex and has this shape in order to withstand the wind well and reserve water. In other words, very practical ways to adapt to the climate of arid regions.
In this way, the desert Rose It grows well when it reproduces the conditions of its original habitat: mild temperatures and well-drained soil. Find out more about its particularities!
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How many years does desert rose last?
It is a slow growing plant, gaining less than 30cm per year. Therefore, if you choose to plant the seeds or grow a very young seedling, you will need to wait around 6 months for the first flowering.
If you receive the necessary care, the desert Rose can live for decades. Thus, the plants reach heights of between 4 and 6 meters and widths of up to 1.5 meters. But this is if they are planted directly in the ground, instead of in pots.
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What are the colors of the desert rose?
Only the peculiarly shaped stem and bright green leaves of the desert Rose already attract attention. But its flowers are a show in itself. Because of various hybridization processes, there are now more than 150 colors of Adenium obese. Among them, we can mention white, yellow, pink, purple, red and even the exotic desert Rose black! See below some of its varieties.
What is the value of the desert rose?
The price varies depending on the stage at which you intend to purchase the plant. It is possible to find packets of seeds, for example, costing from R$10. A seedling costs between R$8 and R$90, depending on the color and whether it already produces flowers or not. Finally, a desert Rose Well developed, it can cost up to R$200.
How to care for a desert rose?
Previously, we saw that the plant originates from hot and dry regions. Therefore, find out how to reproduce these conditions to have a desert Rose healthy and beautiful in your home! Next, we prepare tips for planting, watering, fertilizing and pruning.
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Environment
Just like cacti, desert Rose It develops best in warm temperatures, between 20 and 35 degrees. It is important to note that the plant will not survive if exposed to temperatures lower than 4 degrees. Furthermore, it is a full sun species. So, place it in an airy place that receives at least four hours of direct sunlight a day.
Substrate
Since the plant is used to dry and slightly acidic soils, the ideal is to plant it in a mixture of 2/3 coarse sand and 1/3 earth.
Planting
Start by choosing a vase with holes at the bottom to allow excess water to drain. It should also be larger than your seedling, so it has plenty of room to grow. Then, fill the bottom with crushed stone or expanded clay. Immediately after, cover with a bidim blanket or TNT. This way, neither the substrate nor the roots are in danger of leaving the pot.
Then, add a layer of sand, a layer of earthworm humus and finish with a mixture of sand and earth. Make a hole in the center and bury the plant, without compacting the substrate. Finally, wet it well.
dominates
The irrigation of desert Rose must be spaced. Water once a week in summer, and every 15 days in winter. It is important to water well, but without soaking the soil.
One way to know if the plant needs water is to squeeze the caudex lightly. If he is withered, it is because he is dehydrated.
Fertilizing
It is important to fertilize the plant during the warmer seasons. Use a good organic fertilizer once a month. Dilute in water and never apply directly to the roots.
Pruning
Remove flowers and leaves whenever they are wilted or dry. Try to wear gloves or wash your hands after touching them, as the plant’s sap is toxic.
How to decorate the house with the desert rose?
Since they don’t have very deep roots, these flowers are perfect for planting in pots. And so, it is even possible to position them on apartment balconies!
Don’t have a yard or balcony? You can place your vase desert Rose in a corner of the house that receives more than four hours of sunlight per day. Like a window sill, for example.
However, the most common place to include the plant is in a prominent spot in the garden, receiving plenty of sunlight.
You can also place the pot on an area with flooring, rather than directly on the grass.
If your seedling is still small, how about placing it in a vase on the patio table? Without a doubt, it will be charming!
Wide, low vases complement the natural shape of the plant well. desert Rose.
Decorating the vase with pebbles is also a great idea. Just be careful not to cover the caudex and hurt the plant!
Finally, get inspired by three gardens that created compositions with different colors and sizes of desert Rose.
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