Adenium seedling growing question. I have several adenium seedlings recently received. I did exactly like the directions said and I now have 4 seedlings that seem soft. What do I do? I removed the adenium seedlings from their pots today thinking they needed to dry out but I’m at a loss.
Adenium Seedlings Soft answer
It sounds like the seedlings plants need to hydrate. As long as desert rose seedlings are not discolored or mushy/oozing then it’s most likely a hydrating problem. If you are using the correct soil you can increase the watering. Be careful not to over water desert plants. The soil must be airy and quick draining. Sometimes it may take a plant a week or more to hydrate properly.
Are yo
u keeping the adenium seedlings in a warm area between 75 to 85 degrees? Does your pot have holes so the water drains out? Does the plant get at least 8 hours of strong sunlight a day? If yes to the answers, then you do not need to wait for the soil to dry out. The soil can remain a bit moist for the first month or so.
Not all Sunlight is the Same for Adenium Seedlings
Direct sunlight is not light through a window facing south. Glass filters out the sun rays strength. It may seem bright but some of the wavelengths are filtered out too. It’s better to give the adenium seedlings plant 65 to 80% direct sunlight than through a window.
AdeniumRose Company LLC grows its adenium seedlings (once 1/2″ thick or thicker) in 70% sunlight under a shade house. What’s a shade house? It’s an outdoor open growing area that has a fabric cover on top only. The fabric filters out a percentage of the sun strength but lets everything else in (rains, dust, bugs, etc.). The purpose is to protect the plants from too much sun strength in SE Florida. Our growing zone is 11 which is harsh on young and old plants. We are 100% tropical with bunches of rain every day plus sweltering heat and humidity. Needless to say is harsh on most plants not native to the area.
I am in California and we are currently in the middle of a heatwave with temperatures well over 100. Should I be concerned about leaving my adeniums (desert rose) outside in the heat, out of direct sunlight?
We always protect he plants from the extremes. Here is SE Florida we use a shade house to reduce the sun harmful rays during the summer months. The shade cloth reduces the light by 30% and reduces the harmful UV.
I have 3 Desert Rose plants. 2 were purchased year before last at Home Depot. They were in bloom when I bought them and did well until the summer came. I live in Phoenix, AZ so summers are brutal. They lost all their leaves and went I put them in the shade for the summer and watered them once or twice a week. Then last year I bought a third Desert Rose. Did the same thing. All 3 are now in full sun all day (from sun up to sun down). The 2 older ones have lots of green leaves but didn’t bloom last year and have no blooms this year. The newer one started blooming. But the leaves look a little cured and now I see large brown areas on the leaves and some brown on the white blooms. I am watering them 3 times a week. I wish I could send you pictures. Any ideas? Thank you!
I have 3 dessert Rose plants and I live in Phoenix AZ. They are in full sun from sun up to sun down. 2 of them haven’t bloomed last year or so far this year. One bloomed last year and is blooming again this year but I noticed on the one that is blooming, that the green leaves are curled and now have large brown areas on them. There is also some brown on the white blooms. I water them 3 times a week. I wish I could send you some pics. Any ideas? Thanks! Linda
HI Linda:
Non blooming adeniuns in your area is usually due to either under watering and/or nutrients in the soil are not correct. Curling leaves is another indication in micro nutrient problems.