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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…

_plantluvr444님이 2025-05-03에 게시함_

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.

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HdUUjtG5BE6_rq_v6HYP5E9--xDzSxEEwJIORel7q1g/Q9kvKmjLQtWv_KbPUo0RUQ.webp?size=large)

## 7개의 댓글

### KJM님이 2025-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

### KJM님이 2025-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

#### plantluvr444님이 2025-05-04에 답변했습니다.

thank you :)

### 7Bee님이 2025-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KDqM307W6sIUMBpt4EVFiE49c4SPvFPHcfXRvUknaEI/8WUQksykQaGNdFZs7wl4Jg.webp?size=large)

#### plantluvr444님이 2025-05-04에 답변했습니다.

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.

#### 7Bee님이 2025-08-28에 답변했습니다.

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.

### KJM님이 2025-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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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