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#224434 Jul 26th, 2008 at 07:29 PM
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I got this at Lowes on the clearance shelf,, it cost 8$ including the urn/pot it came in,, but a large limb was split almost all the way down the main stock and it had blooms about to open boohoo Another limb on the opposite site was also broken half off,, I read it can be graphed to propagate since I took this picture I wrapped a strip of cheesecloth around it then used a grocery bag (plastic) and secured it on with that,, Don't know if I did that right or not,, pretty much guessing,, anyone have any better ways of graphing it back,, or should I just totally remove the bigger piece and try to start in a new pot??

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you might have better luck pruning back all the branches. i mean almost down to almost right at the caudex.

it'll help the plant recuperate from the damage.

does the break go down into the caudex or is it just the branch?


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Hi Joclyn thanks for replying,, the larger one is just right there at the caudex. this morning the buds on it bloomed,, can you believe that>? shock I really did consider taking it on off , maybe I should why I'll post a picture later today,,, the other branch is broken just on the branch,

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as you can see it was stripped all the way down the base boohoo should I cover that area as well?

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what gorgeous flowers!!! i LOVE the color!!

the break on the branch is easy - just prune it off right below where the break is...even if you have to do it right at the base of the branch where it meets the caudex. it'll grow back - and will have more branches.

now, the caudex. oh, boy! that is BAD! is it completely through the caudex or just at the top part of it? did you unpot it to take a look?

i don't think the caudex would re-grow together. i'm not sure though. depending on whether the break goes all the way down/through you could just prune off everything above where the break is (if it's only on the surface part) or, if it goes further, you could try to see if it regrows together - wrap with gauze and then lightly cover with plastic to keep water out (like you did with the upper part) and see what happens .

if it goes all the way down and if there are enough roots on each part of the caudex, then, each piece may continue to grow (and you'll have two plants). the caudex of each would be a bit funky though...you can do things to force the bulbous part to grow though, so you may be able to get it back to something somewhere close to normal.

that's if the pieces don't die. make sure to keep the open wound area dry - water carefully so you don't splash. they like being in full sun, so do that, too. just keep the open areas covered from the direct light until they callous over. i'd think they would.

oh, i hope it works out for you!!! that'a particularly nice one!!


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Thanks Joclyn, and No I didn't look further than soil level, I'm glad you said full sun because I have it in shade right now because it's 105 out ,, went up one degree than we thought,, geeeez!!

I will wrap the lower portion then I was thinking if I let air to that area it would callous over and be fine,, I need to go get some gauze,, Dwight told me to stop cutting the cheese cloth up lol because we use it to cover our vents in rooms we don't use so those rooms don't get cooled and shut the doors in them,, it really does help cool the rest of the house much better,

Annnnnnnnyway,,,,,, thanks again,, I really appreciate your input,,! kissie


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yikes

Hey I have Desert roses.....About 2 inches tall....... lol lol
How dang old is that plant?

I know it is indoors here.

That is so funny .. YOu will really laugh at mine.
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I don't know how old it is,,, I just bought it yesterday it looks to be pretty mature.


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why

I am going to take a photo of mine 2maro so you can laugh..
It is amusing to see a tall one.

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Ohhhhhhhhh Dodge I wouldn't laugh at all,, From what I have read they are slow growers but bloom very young even on small starts thumbup


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they aren't the fastest growers...yours is probably 6 years old or a bit older.

would love to see yours, dodge! they're SO cute when they're babies!! do you know how old they are? were they started from seed or from cuttings?

i have seeds that i'm going to be starting soon...


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Oh that's such a pretty plant and $8 for it all, what a deal.

Hoping it heals up fine.


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lol

Angelblossom ...I want you to laugh.LOL

I started them from seeds, maybe 2- 3 months ago.

Some one sent me them..

Will go get the photo for you .

Must snap and upload.

Thanks .....I say yours is about 8..LOL


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DESERT roses.......3 MONTHS OLD.

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Wow Dodge, that's great.

Now a ? for y'all. Are they really a rose?


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??????We just met this year?


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Originally Posted by tamara
Wow Dodge, that's great.

Now a ? for y'all. Are they really a rose?


nope, not quite.

both are in the same kingdon/division/class. they are in different orders (and all subsquent classifications), so, no adenium isn't really a 'rose'. it IS the closest you'll find to a rose in the desert though...thus it's common name.


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Wow Dodge, haha haha Okay I've got the laugh in for ya,,! :wink: well danggggggg I 've only got one and you've got 8 shock Do you know what color your Blooms are going to be?


I read that when the bloom turns to seed you have to wrap the seed pod because the slightest of wind will blow the seeds to who knows where,,,, why shock


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ANGEL

CAN YOU TELL WHAT IS IS PLANTED IN?
The soil I mean? Is it soil or something else?
I have one batch in soil bought , other in garden soil..No difference in speed.
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Let me know anything you find out.Maybe 2 maro I will visit lowes..
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it looks to be a sand/ cactus soil /potting mixture ,, it was already potted up when I bought it,, but there is definately sand in the soil,


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Ok......I am wondering what makes it so slow.. But do regular desert plants are slow.

I had to shut the window , I smell a skunk.......eek.



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Originally Posted by dodge


I had to shut the window , I smell a skunk.......eek.



shock euuuuuuuuuuuwwwwwwwwwwwwwww boohoo

Dodge go here,,,,,,,, interesting reading,, and it will take you other places to click on, to learn more about them,,


http://mgonline.com/desertrose.html




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Dodge and Joclyn ,,,,,,,,,,,,, The desert rose seems to be adjusting okay it'still blooming!

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How beautiful////
Good luck..

WOnder if it will make babies??????Keep us informed.

Do you water much? DOnt think it requires lots?



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thanks Dodge,,,,,,,,,,,I've only watered it once since I got it..


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This is blooming again,,,,, I wonder if I will have to bring it in for the winter?? I've never had these so I don't have a clue Hmmmmmmmm I'd better look it up the nights are getting cooler here earlier than then previous years,,

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Diane

I have desert roses, did I send you some?
How long does it take ?
Wow.
I would die if mine grew.
Thanks for showing us.

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fantastic!! looks like it's going to be okay, then!!! yeah, i'd take it in for the winter. they don't like frost at all, much less extended cold periods. they don't need as much watering in winter as they do go a bit dormant.

i'm so glad it's survived for you!! they're such pretty plants!


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Thanks Joclyn kissie I was hoping you'd see this,,,,, grin Ok In the house it will go when it's time! thumbup


Dodge No you didn't send seeds and that's okay,, I'll get plent from this one .. IT seems to have done quite well for it being split so badly when I bought it,, Uhhhhhhhhh It still has the 'bandage' on it,, I suppose I'd better take it off now,, notme blush


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Oh yes I remember now ..
You bought a wounded one .........Beautiful tho..
I am so proud of you ..

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Thanks Dodge grin kissie


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I brought this in a few weeks ago and it's blooming inside,, clap

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Very pretty and so cheerful on this very cold, dark day!


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Very lovely, on a -12º day here in Penna.

Diane is that a desert rose?



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Diane, simply beautiful. thumbup


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nice one, diane!!

what happened with the one that was damaged? do you still have it?


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It's the same plant Joclyn, grin it lost a lot of leaves when I brought it in,, But it's blooming off the tips of the stems,, It healed nicely after I wrapped it initially,, thumbup


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Okay Here is the desert rose That I bought broken and I put a wrap bandage on it, all the pictures above are the same plant,
Here she is Now Blooming with Pride,,,, clap She's been inside for a few weeks Now,

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Lucky ducky.Diane.

My largest desert rose is 4 inches tall from last years seeds>>>>>>>>>> blush blush

Oh my gosh,.. All different type.. Wish they hurry up.
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THANKS Shirley and Dodge.,
Dodge Yours will bloom maybe by end of Summer Possibly Before! grin


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