I use 70% Timberline mini pine bark nuggets 20% Sta-Green potting soil and 10% Coco peat moss. Osmocote 14-14-14 This is the best products and formula for Desert Roses to keep them from getting root rot and stay healthy.
Loved it my desert rose is 8 yrs old the bulb is huge, over the past year it's developed dark core on its branches some hollow, I carefully cut the branches down until the dark is non-existent then put antifungal powder on its fresh cuts, you're growing medium seems like what it needs
I start out with Desert Rose Soil which you can purchase already made and then I usually add a couple things. It already has the sand, lime, etc. You can use it alone. But, I usually add the inorganic bonsai soil to it. Also the mini pine bark as the regular is just too big for me to use. The mini seems to work better for me. Perlite is already in the soil I get.
Extremely informative. Thanks. On a side note I thought that the slightly reclining... Resting it's arms on the pot periphery was an interesting angle to preserve. Anyhow, learnt quite a bit.
Hi Robert suggestions on types of pots for different stages / growth of the Desert Rose I keep being told that to try not for the pots to be deep look more for bonsai like pots if you like to make a video on it thanks!
Is there another alternative for the usage of bark. With bark, it does attract termites, and I wonder if termite could harm the adenium plants? Thanks.
i do 50 sand 40 compost 10 potting soil because i live in Vietnam. the mix needs to be super well drained as rain season in vietnam with lots of rain fall.
QUESTION: You don't have to tie down tree? Won't it topple over in high winds? I have a 35 plus year old bonsai desert rose that belong to my late husband. After his death in 2009, i repotted this plant and it has done well since. I now want to replant it in a larger pot...so I do not need to wire it down? These are the last of his bonsai' plants that are left of the forty he had nutured. After his death, someone came and stole all the other bonsai. So I'm trying to keep these going for grandchildren to enjoy.
Hi you can certainly wire it. Just depends on the depth of your pot. It won’t hurt the plant but just keep in mind that the root can grow around the wire or the wire can make an inprint on the root or caudex. Sound like your late husband had quite a collection. I wish you and your family all the best.
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 THANK YOU! I appreciate your time in replying to my question. I shall take careful note as to where the wire lays about the roots. Stay Positively Blessed! ...peace, Florentina
You can . I would do 5% or less. As it makes the mixture not drain as well. It’s definitely not necessary though if you are providing them good feeding with a slow release fertilizer.
I would not use any bark in the mix. The seedlings need to retain just a little more water for optimum growth. You don’t want the seedlings to dry out too quickly. Best of luck.
I have a baby just got it In TX which it's still 80-90 degrees outside When should I fertilize it? This is in Mid September the 15th to be exact. I put it in some well drain soil like Bonsai soil and Christmas Cactus Soil 1/2 perlite with rocks on bottom and top being a baby So I can add peat moss Like I use on my orchid? Maybe put it in top under the rocks??
Not sure if you got it shipped in but I would make sure it’s acclimated to the weather first. Really no need to fertilize it until next year. If it is young, I would be sure to have it moist and not as well draining as you would an older plant.
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 I have it indoors for now as we are going into fall in the next week and 1/2 it's 90 degrees still here they said it would grow indoors I have it in a well lit place with grow lights.
And why would we want to trim the roots? Also what if I don’t have store bought sand on hand? Can I use sand from my yard? I live in Southern Florida. Thank you!
You don’t have to trim but it would just encourage new growth. You can use almost any sand as long as it clean and not too fine to ensure proper drainage.
Yes coconut coir is a good alternative but I would have a mix of size chunks. Just be mindful that it does retain some water . I have not used dry stall but that could be an option. Seems very similar to perlite or could be just another name. Lol best of luck.
Hi Mary, I don’t sell the mixed soil. You can certainly buy various ones online however what I’ve shown was a mix you can do from home. Most of the materials you should be able to find at your local home and garden stores. You might have to do some searching now especially with the pandemic and short supplies. Hope that helps and thanks for your comment.
That mix contains a lot of decomposing organic material. It's close to what I use for Epiphyllum (an epiphytic "jungle" cactus) - and even in that scenario, I need to replant ever 2-3 years to prevent rot from the decomposing organic material. I would suggest a small (10%) amount of large fiber coco peat, instead. It lasts a long time before disintegrating. I don't think the natural desert conditions of adenium have a lot of organic material, while I also know that's not quite where they originated.
I live in Montana. Have not had much success yet with these plants, since growing season so short, weather unpredictable, etc. I have a heated garden shed for winter that has good light, (windows on 3 sides and a skylight), so keeping them from freezing not a problem. There are NO adeniums for sale anywhere in my area, so have to order online. They arrive next week, so trying to prepare ahead of time the growing medium, since they are so prone to rotting. Wondering what State you live in, and if you also have to move them inside for winter. Most of the videos on UA-cam are done in India, Philippines, Florida, or other temperate climates. Growing conditions ideal for this plant. There, they grow like weeds! Here, it takes a magical touch to keep them happy. But I love a challenge!!
They certainly can survive through winter with supplemental lighting and warm enough temperatures. Cold for me in Dallas is low 30’s and sometimes below freezing. I do keep my plants indoors for the winter next to a south facing window. I plan to do a series of videos on winter care. It is extra work for sure, and my dad works extremely hard in the winter and wakes up in the middle of the night to keep 2 wood fire burning fireplaces going. Hope the best for you.
By the way, you may try a more well draining soil mix and supplement with more sow release fertilizer. Something like a perlite and chicken grit which is crushed granite, lava rocks and small percentage of compost. Should be well draining enough to limit root rot.
It’s not a straight forward answer because you have to factor in temperature, sunlight and your soil mix but in the middle of the hot summer I generally water every day. Thanks for watching and your question.
Can you use pine bark from the yard? Or will that potentially add bad bacteria/fungus etc? Need to repot for the first time and a little nervous... I know they like abuse...and I tend to love things to death :/
Yes that would work just use with other well draining media and make sure it doesn’t have anything growing in it already. I would use any mulch that is too fine as well as it does hold moisture. Also don’t fertilize until its well established in the new pot. Best of luck!!
It can work as long as you have some Water retention properties and also you don’t want your fertilizer to wash too quickly. Also you would need to have your fertilizing schedule honed down more so slow Release fertilizer.
I use 70% Timberline mini pine bark nuggets 20% Sta-Green potting soil and 10% Coco peat moss. Osmocote 14-14-14 This is the best products and formula for Desert Roses to keep them from getting root rot and stay healthy.
Do you use a plastic pot or a terracotta clay pot? I do both, but it makes a difference what percentages of product mixtures to use?
Will you do follow ups on this plant with the seed pod? I have never seen a desert rose with a seed pod👍🏻
Loved it my desert rose is 8 yrs old the bulb is huge, over the past year it's developed dark core on its branches some hollow, I carefully cut the branches down until the dark is non-existent then put antifungal powder on its fresh cuts, you're growing medium seems like what it needs
Another good one,thanks for all the relevant info.
Excellent video👍10👏 thank you for sharing your experience.
what is that chips its a rooten wood?
I start out with Desert Rose Soil which you can purchase already made and then I usually add a couple things. It already has the sand, lime, etc. You can use it alone. But, I usually add the inorganic bonsai soil to it. Also the mini pine bark as the regular is just too big for me to use. The mini seems to work better for me. Perlite is already in the soil I get.
Good video! Keep em coming!
Very nice and light weight media with good nutrition
Nice I use same also bonsai soil both work great As u said depending on the age of the plant
For peat I use nudged they work well
Extremely informative. Thanks. On a side note I thought that the slightly reclining... Resting it's arms on the pot periphery was an interesting angle to preserve. Anyhow, learnt quite a bit.
As always, a very good presentation. I should have subscribed to your channel a long time ago. I am learning fast!
Hi Robert suggestions on types of pots for different stages / growth of the Desert Rose I keep being told that to try not for the pots to be deep look more for bonsai like pots if you like to make a video on it thanks!
David Sauma great suggestion, I may do this video this weekend. Thanks for the support!
Awesome video
Is there another alternative for the usage of bark. With bark, it does attract termites, and I wonder if termite could harm the adenium plants? Thanks.
May I suggest pine bark mini nuggets. Home Depot has them.
Thank you for the info
i do 50 sand 40 compost 10 potting soil because i live in Vietnam. the mix needs to be super well drained as rain season in vietnam with lots of rain fall.
Great mix my friend. I need to go back soon. My wife from Phu Quoc! Cheers
Awesome information
I used coco peat+vermi compost+sand+top soil+sand gravel in equal parts, hoping for good results..
Cheersss
Best of luck my friend! That’s a good mix!
QUESTION: You don't have to tie down tree? Won't it topple over in high winds?
I have a 35 plus year old bonsai desert rose that belong to my late husband. After his death in 2009, i repotted this plant and it has done well since. I now want to replant it in a larger pot...so I do not need to wire it down? These are the last of his bonsai' plants that are left of the forty he had nutured. After his death, someone came and stole all the other bonsai. So I'm trying to keep these going for grandchildren to enjoy.
Hi you can certainly wire it. Just depends on the depth of your pot. It won’t hurt the plant but just keep in mind that the root can grow around the wire or the wire can make an inprint on the root or caudex. Sound like your late husband had quite a collection. I wish you and your family all the best.
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 THANK YOU! I appreciate your time in replying to my question. I shall take careful note as to where the wire lays about the roots. Stay Positively Blessed! ...peace, Florentina
Really what about vocohusk charcoal soil sand an gravel
Hi..can I also add cow dung & vermicast?what percentage if ever?
You can . I would do 5% or less. As it makes the mixture not drain as well. It’s definitely not necessary though if you are providing them good feeding with a slow release fertilizer.
My friend can I use the same with baby desert rose?
I would not use any bark in the mix. The seedlings need to retain just a little more water for optimum growth. You don’t want the seedlings to dry out too quickly. Best of luck.
Nice one
Gostei das demonstração eu uso casca de arroz com terra vegetal
Wow! More videos plz
I have a baby just got it In TX which it's still 80-90 degrees outside When should I fertilize it? This is in Mid September the 15th to be exact. I put it in some well drain soil like Bonsai soil and Christmas Cactus Soil 1/2 perlite with rocks on bottom and top being a baby So I can add peat moss Like I use on my orchid? Maybe put it in top under the rocks??
Not sure if you got it shipped in but I would make sure it’s acclimated to the weather first. Really no need to fertilize it until next year. If it is young, I would be sure to have it moist and not as well draining as you would an older plant.
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 I can put it I. Regular soil?
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 Yes it was shipped from China fertilizer will be here tomorrow just got it and planted it yesterday
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 I have it indoors for now as we are going into fall in the next week and 1/2 it's 90 degrees still here they said it would grow indoors I have it in a well lit place with grow lights.
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 Will hold off on fertilizing till next year thanks
I always thought putting this much pine bark in a potting soil would take way nitrogen from the plant. Is that not true?
No that is actually a myth.
And why would we want to trim the roots? Also what if I don’t have store bought sand on hand? Can I use sand from my yard? I live in Southern Florida. Thank you!
You don’t have to trim but it would just encourage new growth. You can use almost any sand as long as it clean and not too fine to ensure proper drainage.
Can I use coconut coir instead of peat moss?? Also, can I substitute the perlite with dry stall?? Thanks!!!
Yes coconut coir is a good alternative but I would have a mix of size chunks. Just be mindful that it does retain some water . I have not used dry stall but that could be an option. Seems very similar to perlite or could be just another name. Lol best of luck.
How often do you water in the winter time? Just a couple times?
If kept indoors, I usually water every week to 1.5 weeks. Just depends on how well your soil drains as well. Less is more in the winter for sure!
Do you keep them outdoors?
Yes they need plenty of sunlight.
Can you put coconut coir to improve?
Yes you can. It’s hard to find where I’m at but a good option as well..
My friend I have small desert rose, about 12, can you give me the right mixture for the small plants? Should I use the p moss?
Hi thank you for show us your video where can I buy the mixed soil can I order it on line
Hi Mary, I don’t sell the mixed soil. You can certainly buy various ones online however what I’ve shown was a mix you can do from home. Most of the materials you should be able to find at your local home and garden stores. You might have to do some searching now especially with the pandemic and short supplies. Hope that helps and thanks for your comment.
Nice videos
That mix contains a lot of decomposing organic material. It's close to what I use for Epiphyllum (an epiphytic "jungle" cactus) - and even in that scenario, I need to replant ever 2-3 years to prevent rot from the decomposing organic material.
I would suggest a small (10%) amount of large fiber coco peat, instead. It lasts a long time before disintegrating. I don't think the natural desert conditions of adenium have a lot of organic material, while I also know that's not quite where they originated.
I live in Montana. Have not had much success yet with these plants, since growing season so short, weather unpredictable, etc. I have a heated garden shed for winter that has good light, (windows on 3 sides and a skylight), so keeping them from freezing not a problem. There are NO adeniums for sale anywhere in my area, so have to order online. They arrive next week, so trying to prepare ahead of time the growing medium, since they are so prone to rotting. Wondering what State you live in, and if you also have to move them inside for winter. Most of the videos on UA-cam are done in India, Philippines, Florida, or other temperate climates. Growing conditions ideal for this plant. There, they grow like weeds! Here, it takes a magical touch to keep them happy. But I love a challenge!!
They certainly can survive through winter with supplemental lighting and warm enough temperatures. Cold for me in Dallas is low 30’s and sometimes below freezing. I do keep my plants indoors for the winter next to a south facing window. I plan to do a series of videos on winter care. It is extra work for sure, and my dad works extremely hard in the winter and wakes up in the middle of the night to keep 2 wood fire burning fireplaces going. Hope the best for you.
By the way, you may try a more well draining soil mix and supplement with more sow release fertilizer. Something like a perlite and chicken grit which is crushed granite, lava rocks and small percentage of compost. Should be well draining enough to limit root rot.
Sir gd morning
.why my adens flower can't bloom they fall?
Could be many reasons but most common is maybe not enough nutrients for the flower to have enough energy to go through the bloom cycle.
I’m wondering how often you water it? thanks
It’s not a straight forward answer because you have to factor in temperature, sunlight and your soil mix but in the middle of the hot summer I generally water every day. Thanks for watching and your question.
Is that desert rose grafted? Seems small to throw a seed pod.
Hi no this one was not grafted.
@growinggreenthumbs7497 wow, I though desert roses usually take 5 to 9 years start developing a seed pod
Thank you for sharing,watching from Balagtas Bulacan Phil's 9-3-22la
I use mini pine bark
I really need help, Can anyone tell me if the soil mix he did can be used with babies plants of desert rose? Please
Can you use pine bark from the yard? Or will that potentially add bad bacteria/fungus etc? Need to repot for the first time and a little nervous... I know they like abuse...and I tend to love things to death :/
Yes that would work just use with other well draining media and make sure it doesn’t have anything growing in it already. I would use any mulch that is too fine as well as it does hold moisture. Also don’t fertilize until its well established in the new pot. Best of luck!!
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 thankyou!! Her new pot is on order... as we speak
My friend I got my 12 desert rose babies. And I planted them but I water them, not heavy but did. Would that killed them?
Should I have waited two weeks? They came by mail and they were really dry
can i use this soil for arabicum ? please help
Yes you can. Thanks for watching
How do you feel about bonsai mix for DR? Mainly inorganic?
It can work as long as you have some
Water retention properties and also you don’t want your fertilizer to wash too quickly. Also you would need to have your fertilizing schedule honed down more so slow Release fertilizer.
How about fertelizer miracle Grow.?
Thank you very much
If you have Osmocote in your area, I would use that. Or a general slow release pellet fertilizer.
Toi much music an whats alk that u showing
What could be a possible substitute for perlite it's not available in our place
You can use rice hulls, vermiculite, or just sand is fine. Only thing with sand is it is heavier. Thanks
Perlite is not naturally occurring, it's made in a factory by heating rocks.
U r very handsome
New pot way too big.
Hey, learn communication skills bro( don't take this the wrong way)
Appreciate the feedback. Doing a video talking to yourself is way different than talking to someone. Trust me..
@@growinggreenthumbs7497 ik, it feels super weird lol