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title: "just repotted my moms desert rose it's been in the same pot for ten…"
description: "just repotted my moms desert rose it's been in the same pot for ten years and it's covered in lichens. should i prune it back and if so how far."
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# just repotted my moms desert rose it's been in the same pot for ten…

_plantluvr444さんが2025-05-03に投稿しました_

just repotted my moms desert rose it's been in the same pot for ten years and it's covered in lichens. should i prune it back and if so how far.

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HdUUjtG5BE6_rq_v6HYP5E9--xDzSxEEwJIORel7q1g/Q9kvKmjLQtWv_KbPUo0RUQ.webp?size=large)

## 7件のコメント

### KJMさんが2025-05-04にコメントしました

I would. I'm not experienced at desert Rose but I would think you trim it to a shape you like.

### KJMさんが2025-05-04にコメントしました

This is what I read, trim off any dead or damaged branches once it has leafed out, trim long lanky branches to balance the symmetry, remove any branches that cross and rub against other branches cutting just above a node.

#### plantluvr444さんが2025-05-04に返信しました

thank you :)

### 7Beeさんが2025-05-04にコメントしました

You can prune a Desert Rose. In fact it helps them to stay more compact and develop more blooms. enjoy the blooms then prune to the shape you desire.

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KDqM307W6sIUMBpt4EVFiE49c4SPvFPHcfXRvUknaEI/8WUQksykQaGNdFZs7wl4Jg.webp?size=large)

#### plantluvr444さんが2025-05-04に返信しました

have you ever tried propogating? i looked into and saw it wouldn't develop a caudex but i just wanted to see if it was successful if you did attempt.

#### 7Beeさんが2025-08-28に返信しました

I grew these from seed. I also heard if you use a cutting you will not get a caudex. I have not propagated by cutting yet. If I did I would let the cuttings sit several days to a week to callus over. Then plant in a well draining soil.

### KJMさんが2025-05-04にコメントしました

To propagate you'll need a 5 to 6 in piece from the tip of a branch. Wear gloves because apparently they sap is toxic. It probably has an irritating quality to the skin. Peel off the lower leaves if there are any and let it dry for a couple days. Dampen the end and dip it in rooting hormone. Potted in a well draining soil. It takes 2 to 6 weeks for it to start rooting according to my source.

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