How to water desert rose (how often) how to plant desert rose seed

Upon hearing its name, I thought it was a beautiful rose growing in the desert. In fact, it is not. It belongs to the succulent plant of Apocynaceae, just because its origin is relatively close to the desert. Although it is different from the shape of the rose, the colors of the two are similar, hence the name. Let's take a look at how its seeds are planted.

How to water desert roses (how often)

Spring and autumn is the vigorous growth period, to fully water, keep the basin soil moist, but not too wet, watering should be dry and wet, dry and thoroughly watered. The temperature is relatively low in early spring and late autumn, so watering should be controlled.

Watering is reduced in winter, and the basin soil remains dry, but it should also be watered if it is too dry. The high temperature in summer is watered once a day, usually every 2-3 days.

How to plant desert rose seeds

The main results are as follows: 1. The pots and soil for raising seeds are prepared in advance. At this time, the flowerpot can be selected according to the needs. The soil uses granular soil with good permeability, and the special soil for succulent plants can be purchased on the market.

2. It is required that the sowing soil should be dry and wet. If the soil is too dry, a small amount of water can be added and stirred evenly until the color of the soil becomes darker gradually, but it is still loose to grasp, and it is appropriate not to stick to the hands. Put the finished soil into the basin and make the surface smooth.

3. Soak the pot before sowing, put an appropriate amount of water in a container that can hold the flowerpot, then put the pot containing soil into the container, wait until the water is slowly soaked into the flowerpot, until soaked through, gently press with your fingers to get out of the water.

4. put the desert rose seeds in a flowerpot, put the long seeds horizontally, and place one at intervals, leaving a suitable distance for the future seedling transplant. Five flowerpots measuring 10 centimeters square are best placed, and no more than ten at most, so that it is not easy to survive if the roots are injured when the seedlings are moved in the future.

5. After the seeds are put away, spread a layer of soil evenly on top to cover it, not too thick, just a thin layer of soil, then gently pat with your hand, and then put the flowerpot in a ventilated place, but avoid direct sunlight.

6. after planting, the seeds germinate in four or five days, and leaves grow in eight or nine days. when they grow to three or four leaves, they can be divided into pots and blossom in two or three years.

Matters needing attention in planting desert roses

Desert rose is not resistant to cold. It should be moved to indoor cultivation in winter to keep the potted soil dry. Do not water it when it is dormant to make it pass the winter safely. Transplanting or planting too deep in seedlings may cause root diseases. Choose sandy soil with good drainage when selecting soil, and add some plant ash and decaying leaf soil appropriately.

During the dormant period in winter, when the temperature is below 10 degrees, the leaves will fall, keeping the soil dry.

What if the desert rose leaves turn yellow?

1, has not yet adapted to the environment: newly bought desert roses are in the adaptation period, the phenomenon of a small amount of yellow leaves is very common, it is a very normal thing, after a period of time, just wait for it to adapt.

If there are a large number of yellow leaves, or even dying, then it may be for other reasons, continue to look down.

2. Poor ventilation: poor ventilation will inevitably lead to yellow leaves of the plant, and in serious cases, the whole plant will rot and die. The solution is to take it to "blow", that is, to move to a well-ventilated location, such as balconies, windows, and so on.

3, root rot: plant roots need to breathe, keep the soil loose, the flowerpot is airtight, it is easy to cause root rot, once the root rot plants naturally can not absorb enough nutrients.

The solution is to remove the rotten part and loosen the soil. If the roots all rot, it will be hopeless.

4. Lack of light: desert rose is a sunny plant, sufficient light can ensure its normal growth. If you put it in the shade now, let it bask in the sun.

Although the vitality of desert rose is relatively tenacious, it still can not escape the damage of some diseases, such as yellowing of leaves is a condition that it is often prone to occur. There is no need to worry too much about this problem. As long as you find the symptoms and prescribe the right medicine, you can solve it. But even if there is a good solution, it is not as good as careful care.