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Every year in the middle of the year is the time when desert roses bloom crazily. During this period, the flowering period of desert roses is relatively long, usually blooming from April to around May, and has extremely excellent ornamental value. However, some flower friends report that even if they buy desert roses a few months in advance, there is still no sign of it blooming, only green leaves can be seen. In fact, this situation is mostly related to everyone's lack of understanding of the growth habits of desert roses. Let's take a deeper look below.
Desert rose is a succulent shrub plant. It naturally prefers sunlight. Therefore, having sufficient sunlight is a key factor for it to bloom more. Therefore, it is recommended that during the maintenance period, there should be at least 6 hours or more of direct sunlight every day to ensure healthy growth and flowering. If the sunlight time is insufficient, it will affect the number of flowers or not bloom.
Some flower friends say that they are worried that the temperature will rise in June in summer. Giving it too much sun will damage the desert rose. In fact, this worry is unnecessary. Because in its native desert, it receives strong sunlight every day. They are still in full bloom and can still maintain healthy growth. Thus, it can be seen that they like sunlight and are afraid of shade. However, it should be noted that water should be replenished in time after absorbing strong light. In addition, if you buy a desert rose, you cannot expose it to the sun immediately, because the resistance of new plants is weak and the leaves are easily sunburned or turn yellow.
Furthermore, when taking good care of desert roses, we should also take into account the soil environment it likes. Try to choose loose and well-drained sandy soil as much as possible. You can mix perlite, vermiculite or coarse sand into ordinary garden soil to improve drainage. In terms of watering, since summer is the growing season of desert roses, and the high temperature will also lead to accelerated evaporation of water, so more water will be watered than in winter. Follow the principle of rather dry than wet. Water thoroughly every time, but wait until the soil surface is dry before watering next time to prevent excessive water from causing root rot.
In addition, in terms of fertilization, apply a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium once a month from late spring to early autumn during the growing season to promote the growth of flower buds. Through the above maintenance measures, desert roses can become a beautiful landscape in the home.