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Victoria

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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  1. Plantgirly

    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.

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    • Victoria

      lol I never thought of gnats thank you!

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    • Plantgirly

      Your so welcome!!

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  2. Marissa

    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!

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    • Victoria

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

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  3. Sunny

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

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    • Victoria

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

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  4. Mara

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

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    • Mara

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

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  5. Danuta

    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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    • Kase

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

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    • Victoria

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

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    • Danuta

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

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    • Kase

      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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