Desert rose plants?
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I have 3 desert rose plants 12-14” healthy. I use proper fertilizer and they live in a ver bright indirect lite room. They are probably 4-5 yr old. Why aren’t the blooming. Two of them came with blooms when I purchased them. Thx for any suggestions.
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Desert rose plant?
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Why is my desert flower Getting black ink looking spots on its branches. I feed it with orchid food as recommended
Hi Penne I hope this helps! They sure are beautiful when they bloom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvtbm4zF0UU
Here are some possible solutions:
https://www.gardenerreport.com/roses-not-blooming/
It could be the fertilizer. Here's a link with more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/no-blooms-on-roses.htm
9 Common Reasons Why Roses Fail to Bloom
Hi! I believe the desert rose needs direct sunlight for most of the day to bloom. Also, have they outgrown their pots? Good luck!
Keep soil moderately moist in spring and summer, but reduce watering in fall and especially winter when the plant is dormant. Fertilize with a dilution by half of a 20-20-20 liquid plant food once per month when the plant is actively growing. Do not feed the desert rose during winter.
Thanks everyone. I tried putting them outside for two hours in direct sun, ut their leaves burned and fell off. They have great light inside my home. Very bright skylights they look healthy, I’ll just keep waiting. Thx for input.
here is info on these plants
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-not-blooming.htm
Are you feeding them? That’s the only thing I can think of.
Hello Penne, hope this helps you out,
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-not-blooming.htm