How to repot a desert rose

How to repot a desert rose

1. 01

   When to repot

   Move the plant when the caudex or roots fill the pot, roots threaten breakage, drainage has degraded, or the plant is declining in an unknown nursery mix. Some crowding is tolerated. Annual repotting is not required.

   Use the warm growing season, as early in active growth as practical. Avoid routine fall and winter repotting. Climate and growth state matter.

2. 02

   Choosing the next pot

   Choose a pot with several unobstructed drain holes and little more room than the root system needs. Avoid an oversized container, a narrow neck or a saucer that holds water. A shallow, wide pot can dry faster and show the caudex, but it is optional.

3. 03

   How to repot

   Use porous succulent medium, lift the plant without burying the caudex deeper than intended, and avoid a large wet volume around a small root system. Gradual caudex elevation is an optional cultivation choice.

4. 04

   After repotting

   Keep the repotted plant warm and bright and protect it from frost and cold, wet conditions. If roots were not significantly damaged, watering can resume immediately. During winter rest, water may be reduced or withheld.