What other names does the desert rose have? Let us learn about its other names.
The desert rose, also known as Tianbao flower, is a succulent plant of the Apocynaceae family. It likes a high-temperature, dry and sunny environment, tolerates intense heat but not cold, and is named desert rose because its place of origin is close to deserts and it is red like a rose; its places of origin are Kenya and Tanzania in Africa. It is beautiful when in bloom and is often used as a potted ornamental plant.
Other names of the desert rose
Tianbao flower
Growth habits of the desert rose
It likes a high-temperature, arid, sunny climate environment, and prefers calcareous, loose, breathable, well-drained sandy loam; it does not tolerate shade, dislikes waterlogging, dislikes concentrated fertilizer and raw fertilizer, fears cold, and its optimum growth temperature is 25-30°C.
In summer it can be placed outdoors in a sunny spot for care, without shading, because the desert rose tolerates drought and needs thorough watering to keep the soil moist. In winter, watering must be controlled, and the overwintering temperature should be kept above 10°C so that it drops its leaves and goes dormant. During cultivation, apply organic fertilizer 2 to 3 times a year as appropriate.
For propagation, in summer select 1- to 2-year-old branches about 10 cm long and cut them off; after the cut surface dries slightly, insert them into a sand bed, and they will root in 3 to 4 weeks. It can also be propagated in summer by air layering. If seeds can be collected, sowing propagation can also be carried out.
In the south, the flowering period is from May to August on the Gregorian calendar; it loves light and warmth; therefore, during the warm and humid growing period, sunlight is essential to promote photosynthesis. Long-term excessive shade makes the branches and leaves soft and drooping, and it is then very difficult for it to bud flowers again. With sufficient sunlight, flower bud differentiation can proceed normally.
The flower language of the desert rose
Love you unchangingly
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