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title: "So I got this desert rose a month ago. Over the month it has lost…"
description: "So I got this desert rose a month ago. Over the month it has lost almost every single leaf. What am I doing wrong? I’ve watered it twice in the past month."
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author: "Victoria"
published: "2024-05-06T00:51:13.016063Z"
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# So I got this desert rose a month ago. Over the month it has lost…

_Publicado por Victoria el 2024-05-06_

So I got this desert rose a month ago. Over the month it has lost almost every single leaf. What am I doing wrong? I’ve watered it twice in the past month.

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## 15 comentarios

### Plantgirly comentó el 2024-05-06

One thing you could do is remove the fallen leaves off the soil so it won’t attract has many gnats. Maybe water more idk I don’t have that’s plant. And maybe see if it needs repotting.

#### Victoria respondió el 2024-05-06

lol I never thought of gnats thank you!

#### Plantgirly respondió el 2024-05-06

Your so welcome!!

### Marissa comentó el 2024-05-06

Mine also lost all of its leaves while acclimating to its new environment with me! Not sure why. Since then it has regrown some leaves and it’s now focused on flowering :) I would say keep it in the sun, let the soil dry out between watering, and cheer it on!

#### Victoria respondió el 2024-05-06

oh that gives me so much hope thank you!!!

### Sunny comentó el 2024-05-06

The base trunk looks rough. I recommend checking the roots for rot.

#### Victoria respondió el 2024-05-06

thank you! it was bought like that so I’ll definitely check that out!

### Mara comentó el 2024-05-06

Desert rose are susceptible to spider mites. Check for fine webbing between the leaves in combination with tiny spots on the yellowing leaves.

#### Mara respondió el 2024-05-06

Also, for your safety, be sure to wear gloves when handling. All parts of the plant are highly toxic to humans and pets.

### Danuta comentó el 2024-05-06

It’s normal for them to lose leaves during transitions. Make sure the pot is well draining, otherwise don’t repot, they like being in tight pots. You can repot it at the end of the season. You can raise them some each repot and they’ll have a beautiful caudex. If you’re on facebook I highly recommend joining “desert rose adenium club” there are some amazing DR experts on there that’ll teach you so much about these

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#### Danuta respondió el 2024-05-06

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#### Kase respondió el 2024-05-06

these are BEAUTIFUL, I’m moving to a new climate soon and I’m so excited to have plants like these 😭😫😫

#### Victoria respondió el 2024-05-06

thank you! I’ll definitely be joining that facebook group. Yours is beautiful!!

#### Danuta respondió el 2024-05-06

Where are you moving to? I moved from Florida last year and I definitely am having withdrawals from my year round flowers 😩😩

#### Kase respondió el 2024-05-07

I live in TN now, it gets really cold here during the winter and into the spring/early summer. But we’re shooting for AZ in the next few years! I’m excited!

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