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GROW PERSEVERANCE
Nature is the teacher
Nature is the teacher
“Guard the essence, strengthen yourself in waiting: beauty will conquer time”
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Desert Rose
Indoor Bonsai
Adenium Obesum
An exotic desert dweller, it blooms on a bizarre succulent trunk capable of storing large amounts of water, which the plant has evolved over time to adapt.
Its profuse blooms cover the entire plant with pink flowers up to 5 cm in size.
The flowers are showy, usually in shades of pink, red, or white, often with a lighter center.
The leaves are leathery, arranged in a spiral toward the tips of the branches.
Its natural habitat is the steppe of Arabia and Africa.
The message of Perseverance
What is Perseverance
It's the ability to remain whole when everything around you is deserted.
It's the meeting of two roses, one resilient, the other gentle.
Perseverance requires a calm heart, but also tenacity and determination.
Strength
Don't fear drought; you've learned to treasure every drop.
True strength isn't in the challenge, and time doesn't condition you. If you cultivate monumental endurance, you'll flourish precisely when conditions seem impossible.
Seek your vision; perseverance requires clarity.
Find balance, stop rushing, and set your own pace: your perseverance will keep excess and deficiency at bay.
Protection
In winter, the plant must be protected from the cold; protect your path from external judgment; it is the final act of perseverance.
“When strength is inextricably linked to endurance and clear vision, it is time to embark on your true path.”
Instructions
Seed characteristics:
It contains a supply of nutrients that, after germination, ensures that the young plant can develop its basic organs—roots, stems, and leaves—before it is able to photosynthesize and grow with its nourished green leafy organs (autotrophy).
Nutrient reserves are usually created in the cotyledons (first embryonic leaves), and in some species also in a special nutrient-rich tissue (endosperm) found within the seed.
The seedling initially grows thanks to the nutrients stored in the seed, which are transported to the growing parts and used there as building materials. A large seed contains many nutrients. The seedling is correspondingly large from the start. When the cotyledons are open, light for photosynthesis, temperature, and water supply play an important role in growth.
Even if the seedling suddenly appears to stop growing, there will be increased root growth in the soil as a basis for optimal care, which your seedling needs for vigorous above-ground growth.
Growing medium:
Ordinary potting soil is not particularly suitable for sowing. It contains too many fertilizer salts. This means that the seeds can rot in it, or the germinated plants will die because the fertilizer salts damage their delicate roots. The provided substrate is low in nutrients, germ-free, and water-permeable. At the beginning of growth, the seedling substrate is used primarily to anchor the seedling and provide uniform moisture. Minerals (fertilizers) are not initially necessary, as the seeds "bring" them with them.
There is another advantage to a seedling substrate with only a low fertilizer content: the plant then forms more root mass (main and lateral roots, nourished by the seed's nutritive tissue) and thus, to put it anthropomorphically, increasingly "seeks" minerals, which allows for vigorous growth after the start of photosynthetic activity.
Plants grown in well-fertilized soil (e.g., potting soil from gardening stores) invest more in shoot and leaf growth and less in root growth, which often leads to less plant stability after planting.
Water and Proper Irrigation
Water should have as little limescale as possible. In most cities, water is unfortunately hard and calcareous.
Rainwater is ideal, or you can boil tap water and water your plants. It's best if the irrigation water is at room temperature.
After moistening the entire growing medium once at the beginning, it's best to prepare the water in a spray bottle and spray the growing medium daily. This way, the moisture is applied more evenly and prevents the seeds from washing away.
Air
Plants need water. However, the fact that plant roots also need air and breathe oxygen is often overlooked. Therefore, care must be taken to ensure that the soil is not compacted, that the pots are not directly in water, and that air can return to the roots after watering.
Protection:
Most pests, such as whiteflies, spider mites, red spiders, aphids, and scale insects, appear when the room air is too dry. In this case, ventilate more frequently or spray the plant leaves with water as low in lime as possible to increase humidity. This method is very successful.
Spray the leaves and soil surface with a vegetable broth, for example. To do this, add 100 g of fresh herbs to 1 liter of water and let it steep for 24 hours.
Then boil for half an hour, let it cool, and pass it through a sieve. Dilute this broth with 2 liters of water and pour it into a spray bottle.
A green thumb requires time and experience:
In nature, only a small fraction germinate successfully and/or subsequently become strong plants.
With an optimal growing environment and a few helpful tips, we try to significantly increase the success rate, but even then, 100 percent success is not guaranteed, and sometimes no seeds germinate at all.
We know firsthand that there are many failures on the road to becoming a green thumb, but we've never let this discourage us; on the contrary, every failure has always given us new energy to try again and again, even better.
Let's learn from the obstacles:
- If the growing medium is too moist, the seed can mold.
- If the growing medium is too dry, even briefly, the germination process can be interrupted, and many seeds will not resume the process later, even if there is sufficient moisture.
- The temperature ranges we specify during cultivation are based on experience, but seeds react individually and are sensitive to temperature changes.
- Germination time is also an empirical average and should not be interpreted too restrictively. Even in nature, there are sometimes significant delays, so much so that germination can occur very, very late.
Desert Rose Planting Instructions
Indoor cultivation is possible year-round.
A New Beginning: Day 1
Place the seed in moist growing medium and cover it lightly with soil.
Patience, Perseverance, and Waiting:
Cover the container with plastic wrap (which you will need to pierce) or with the lid of the box, which you will also need to pierce. This will protect the soil from drying out.
Every two or three days, remove the plastic wrap for two hours. This prevents mold from forming on the soil.
Week 1 - 2: The First Seedling
Place the container in a bright, warm location at 20° - 25° C and keep the soil moist, but not wet. The seedling should appear one to three weeks later.
When the plant is about 10 cm tall, it's time to transfer it to a flat bonsai pot:
Using a cutter, make a vertical cut in the bamboo fiber cup that has served as the container until now, taking care not to cut or damage the sakura's roots.
Without disturbing the root ball, transfer the plant to the new pot and cover with bonsai soil.
Position:
The Desert Rose, in nature, is accustomed to direct sunlight and therefore requires a location in full sun.
To ensure abundant flowering, place it indoors on a south-facing window.
In summer, with minimum temperatures no lower than 15°C, place it outdoors in the sunniest spot.
Care:
It can tolerate long periods without water once it has been sufficiently stored. It is more sensitive to excessive amounts of water and waterlogging.
Fertilize once a month during growth with liquid bonsai fertilizer.
The best time to shape the plant is in early spring, just before new growth appears, when it has recovered well from the dry winter and is now in full bloom.
Snip 3 to 5 cm above each outward-facing bud.
The best time to transplant is always in spring, before buds appear.
Winter:
It is not cold-hardy; it needs to overwinter on a windowsill in a bright spot, at least 15°C.
FAQ
How do I proceed with the transplant?
Unlike other plants, after transplanting the Desert Rose it is advisable to wait a few days before watering again.
Can Desert Roses stay indoors?
Yes, it should be placed in the brightest spot in the apartment.
In summer, if possible, it prefers to be outdoors in a sunny spot.
In winter, it's essential that the location remains warm and well-lit.
How should I regulate watering?
How should I regulate watering?
Is it growing fast?
When grown from seed, the plant exhibits fairly rapid growth in the early stages, developing its characteristic thickened stem (caudex) within the first few months of life.
The speed of growth is closely linked to heat and light; with an ideal germination temperature around 20°C and abundant sun exposure, the plant maximizes its growth potential.
Once established, the Desert Rose focuses much of its energy on strengthening its caudex and producing showy blooms, making its growth more controlled and suitable for bonsai cultivation.
Can I use wire on Desert Rose branches?
Yes, you can use wire to shape the branches of Adenium obesum, but this requires special care due to the nature of the plant.
Young Branches: Wire can be applied to one- or two-year-old branches to direct their growth.
Because the plant grows dynamically, wires should be checked regularly.
It's essential to monitor the tying because the wire can quickly become too tight, risking marring or cutting the succulent bark.
For more mature and less flexible branches, especially during the summer, it's often advisable to use the tensioning technique rather than direct wrapping.
If after a few months I don't see any sprouting, what can I do?
Check the seed by digging it up slightly to make sure it is still there, that it hasn't rotted, and above all, that the substrate is moist.
How can I keep the soil moist during germination?
Spray daily or every other day.
Remove the film for half an hour approximately every three days to prevent mold growth.
Advantages of bonsai pots?
Shallow bonsai pots encourage more compact growth than small trees found in nature.
Type of soil?
Choosing the right soil is essential to prevent root rot and ensure the health of the caudex.
It requires soil that doesn't retain excess water, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings.
It's ideal to use a specific bonsai soil that promotes air circulation and rapid drainage.
To ensure optimal growth and root health, I recommend repotting the plant every two or three years using fresh, well-draining soil.
Are some parts toxic?
All parts of the plant are toxic, especially the plant sap, due to the high cardenolide content.