What are the cultivation methods for potted desert rose?

Desert rose is also called Tianbao flower, a succulent plant in the Apocynaceae family. It blooms continuously through all four seasons, its flowers are trumpet-shaped, and the flower color is bright red and beautiful. Its flower meaning is undying love for you, and many people want to grow one. Below, we introduce the cultivation methods for potted desert rose.

1. Soil: It is best to use fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam rich in calcium.

2. Temperature: The suitable growing temperature is 25-30°C. In winter, when the temperature is low, it should be moved indoors for cultivation, with the temperature maintained above 10°C.

3. Light: It should be placed in a spot with sufficient sunlight or bright indirect light, and it is not tolerant of shade.

4. Watering: Water only after the surface of the potting soil has completely dried out. It must not be waterlogged, and do not water during the dormant period.

5. Fertilizing: Spring and summer are the rainy season and the growing period, so apply 2-3 times of decomposed compost. Autumn and winter are the dormant period, so fertilizing can be omitted.

6. Pests and diseases: Diseases include leaf spot and soft rot, and pests include scale insects and leaf-rolling caterpillars, which need to be controlled.