Desert Rose Pruning Methods and Precautions for Pruning Desert Rose

Desert rose is a plant with strong vitality. In the process of cultivation, its branches grow very fast. It must be pruned constantly to maintain its good ornamental value. If it is not pruned in time or not pruned properly, its ornamental value will decrease and its flowering period will be affected. So how should desert rose be pruned? What should be paid attention to when pruning it?

Desert Rose Pruning Methods

1. When pruning the Desert Rose, you should cut off all its leggy and overlong branches, and clean up its yellow leaves in time. This can promote the growth of new branches and allow the Desert Rose to bloom more and more beautiful flowers.

2. The flowering period of Desert Rose is from May to December every year, and it is the most beautiful time. This period is not suitable for pruning Desert Rose. After its flowering period is the best time to prune Desert Rose. At this time, after cutting off its excess branches and leaves, it can reduce the plant's consumption of nutrients and allow it to enter dormancy in the best condition.

3. Before the Desert Rose enters its winter dormancy period, prune it in time, cut off its dead and old branches, and cut off some of its overgrown branches, and trim the entire Desert Rose into the shape you like. This can effectively control its plant shape, and allow it to grow more branches in the spring of next year, allowing it to bloom more beautiful flowers after the flowering period.

Precautions for pruning desert roses

1. The Desert Rose needs to be repotted every spring. When repotting, its roots must be pruned in time. All rotten roots, dense roots, and overly long roots of the Desert Rose must be cut off. Then replace the new nutrient soil and plant it in a flowerpot. At this time, it must be placed in a cool environment for maintenance. After it grows new roots and new leaves, it can be moved to a sunny place for cultivation.

2. When pruning the Desert Rose, you should also pay attention that the branches of the Desert Rose will secrete toxic white latex after being cut. At this time, you must avoid skin contact with this latex to avoid poisoning. In addition, after pruning the Desert Rose, all new cuts found must be sealed with wax, otherwise the wound will become seriously infected and cause the plant to rot.