How to water Desert Rose? What to do if you water too much

1. How to water Desert Rose

Desert rose is particularly drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging. It is best to wait until the soil is almost dry before watering. In spring, summer and autumn, water it thoroughly until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. In winter, when the temperature is low, just water a little along the edge of the pot, but don't water it thoroughly.

1. Weighing the pot method: First, we can use the weighing pot method to determine whether the desert rose is lacking water. Weigh the soil in the pot regularly. If it feels noticeably lighter, it means the plant is lacking water and you can water it.

2. Knocking pot method: If you are planting Desert Rose in a ceramic pot or a clay pot, you can knock on the pot wall with your knuckles. If a crisp sound is heard, it means the plant is lacking water and you can water it.

3. Touch the soil method: You can also touch the soil 3cm below with your hand. If it feels dry, it means the plant is lacking water and you can water it.

4. Bamboo stick method: If you don’t like the soil being too dirty, you can insert a bamboo stick along the edge of the pot and pull it out to check. If the bottom of the bamboo stick is dry, it means the plant is lacking water and you can water it.

2. What to do if you water the desert rose too much?

If you water the Desert Rose too much, stop watering immediately, raise the flowerpot to leave the water holes at the bottom of the pot empty, and place the plant in a cool and ventilated place to allow the moisture in the soil to evaporate as quickly as possible. If the waterlogging is severe, take the plant out of the pot with the soil and place it in a cool and ventilated place to allow the water in the soil to evaporate quickly.