How to water desert roses and what to do if you water them too much

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1. How to water desert roses

2. What should I do if the desert rose is watered too much?

Desert roses are particularly drought-tolerant and are afraid of water accumulation. It is usually best to wait until the soil is nearly dry before watering. Watering should be done thoroughly in spring, summer and autumn until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. In winter, the temperature is low. , just slide some water along the edge of the basin, don't water it thoroughly. Among them, we can use four methods to judge whether the desert rose is short of water, namely the weighing method, knocking the pot method, touching the soil method and the bamboo stick method. Through these four methods, we can judge whether the plant should be watered.

1. How to water desert roses

Desert roses are particularly drought tolerant and are afraid of water accumulation. It is usually best to wait until the soil is nearly dry before watering. Watering should be done thoroughly in spring, summer and autumn. , water until water flows out from the bottom of the basin. In winter, when the temperature is low, just pour some water along the edge of the basin, and do not water it thoroughly.

1. Pot-weighing method: First, we can use the pot-weighing method to determine whether the desert rose is short of water. If you usually weigh the weight of the soil in the pot, if it feels significantly lighter, it means that the plant is short of water and can be watered.

2. Pot knocking method: If you are growing Desert Rose in a pottery or clay pot, you can tap the pot wall with your knuckles. If it makes a crisp sound, it means that the plant is short of water and can be watered. Water.

3. Soil touching method: you can also use your hands Touch the bottom 3cm of the soil. If it feels dry, it means the plant is short of water and can be watered.

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, pull it out and have a look. If the bottom of the bamboo stick is dry, it means the plant is lacking. Water, you can water it.

2. What to do if Desert Rose is watered too much

If the desert rose is watered too much, stop watering immediately, pad the flower pot, and let the water holes in the bottom of the pot be empty. Place the plant in a cool and ventilated place to allow the water in the soil to evaporate as soon as possible. If waterlogging is severe, take the plant out of the pot with the soil in it and place it in a cool and ventilated place to allow the water in the soil to evaporate quickly.

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