Planting skills: cultivation of desert roses in winter
Desert rose, which sounds like a rose growing in the desert, bears no resemblance to a rose in appearance. And it is not a rose growing in the desert. It is actually a succulent plant. It can also be called a succulent shrub or a small tree. Its flowers are like small trumpets and red like red roses. The colors are very bright. It can blossom all the year round. But desert roses like light and warmth, so how to spend the winter for desert roses that are afraid of cold? The following are desert rose culture techniques: desert rose culture methods in winter.
I. Lighting
Desert roses are native to East Africa to the southern Arabian Peninsula. So I like to grow in high temperature, dry climate and plenty of sunshine. Desert rose is afraid of the cold, so it is best to put it indoors in winter, put it behind the window to get the sun, and keep it dry.
Second, watering
Desert rose is very resistant to drought, so every time you water it, you can't water it too much. If you water too much, it will make its roots rot. As the temperature in winter is relatively low, watering should be properly controlled and watered once a week. Also pay attention to keep the flower soil dry, so as to promote the growth of desert roses.
3. Soil
Because of its growth conditions, it also has certain requirements for soil quality. Sandy soil has good drainage, so it is the first choice. We can add some small gravel or river sand to its matrix during its flourishing period, which is good for drainage. The mixture of rotten leaf soil and rich loose sand is the best.
IV. Fertilization
Fertilize desert roses, if it is normal, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once a month. But in autumn and winter it will enter a dormant period, when its growth is very slow, or even stop growing. So there is no need to apply fertilizer in autumn and winter.
5. Pruning
Desert rose its pruning work is also very important, if you do not pay attention to pruning it, let it grow at will, then it will easily lose its own ornamental value. And its pruning time is best after flowering. It is important to remember that the more branches it has, the more flowers it will bloom. If you want it to bloom more, you have to find a way to keep more ramets.
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