Desert Rose Bonsai Root Pruning

When pruning a desert rose try to make cuts at a 45 degree angle to create a more natural appearance.

Desert rose bonsai root pruning. When to repot desert rose. Desert rose repotting should also be done if you suspect it has root rot which the plant is susceptible to. I ve been playing with desert rose for several years but i ve run into a first. You can also tip it or thin it out.

Ponytail palms are so easy i grew mine in santa barbara 7 blocks from the ocean now it grows in the arizona desert. Make the cuts just above a leaf node or where the stem joins with another stem. He repots it styles it and shares his vision with you. All of our amazon.

Reson behind pruning adenium is to improve flowring capacity nice. Prune damaged or crossed branches. Do this in the spring with root pruning. Repot into a pot that is at least as wide as the current height of your tree.

In my haste i accidentally knocked off the little bud of leaves that was just starting to grow at the base now i have a naked caudex with no leaves. The outer and bottom most fourth of the tree s root mass should be removed. The general rule of thumb is to repot desert rose during its period of active growth in the warm season springtime specifically is most ideal. You will need to use a well draining soil mixture to prevent overly soggy soil.

Prune any branches that rub or cross other branches. Pruning a desert rose bonsai. The tree along with all of its soil should be removed from the pot. Making the cuts 1.

They are popular in the bonsai world so take well to pruning. Cut at a 45 degree angle above the flower nodes or junctions. In most cases it is not good to prune back more than one fourth of the tree s root mass. Adaptable easy just don t over water it.

This way there is no unsightly stub. Look at the desert rose for any rotting branches that are black dark brown or yellow. He shows you the tools and supplies needed in the process. I do know that they can be aggressively pruned taking the plant down to half its size.

Hi garden lovers in this video i show you how to prune not cut the desert rose or adenium plant i cut it 45 degree angle. This is done by raking the soil away then pruning back the roots. Once established desert rose generally has few maintenance requirements needing only occasional fertilizer and supplemental irrigation and rarely pruning to remove damaged or overly vigorous. I was pruning back the long leggy growth for cuttings leaving the shorter stuff closest to the caudex like usual.