Non-blooming Adenium Desert Rose Plant Care for blooming

Why is my desert rose plant not blooming? Convincing a desert rose to produce spectacular blooms can be tricky, but oftentimes getting desert roses to bloom is simply a matter of patience. Read on to learn more to know why it's not blooming. 

Desert rose plants typically bloom for several weeks throughout spring and summer. With proper care, some new and updated cultivars may bloom year round. Desert rose plants may not produce blooms for several months, but if the plant is healthy and growing conditions are right, it will eventually produce blooming flowers. 

Below you will find some of the most common reasons for non-flowering and tips for getting desert rose plants to bloom. 

If you recently repotted your desert rose plant, it may go through a period of rebellion while it adjusts to its new environment. For a while, the plant will divert its energy into growing roots instead of producing blooming flowers. As a general rule, desert roses need repotting about every two years, preferably in mid-spring. Move the plant to a container just size larger than one. Use a potting soil mix that drains well and make sure the container has a drainage hole in the bottom. To give the Adenium plant time to adjust, withhold water for a week or two after repotting. 

Adenium Desert rose plants are drought tolerant and can live several weeks without irrigation. However, the Adenium plant needs a fair amount of water to produce blooms. Problems arise when the Adenium plant is allowed to stand in soggy soil or water. Not only will the plant stop blooming flowers, but poorly drained soil can also easily cause the plant to rot and die. Water the Adenium plant regularly during spring and summer, then cut back when the plant is dormant during fall and winter. In the ground, desert rose plant prefer rich, slightly alkaline soil. 

Desert rose plants require plenty of sunlight, and lack of light may be the reason for desert rose plants not blooming. Place the Adenium plant where it receives at least five to six hours of sun per day – preferably even more. 

A desert rose plant doesn’t require a lot of fertilizer, but regular feeding ensures the plant receives the nutrients it needs to produce blooms. Feed an outdoor Adenium plant two or three times during spring and summer, using a balanced, water soluble fertilizer. Feed indoor Adenium desert rose every week during spring and summer, using a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength. To encourage Adenium flowering, it may also help to use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer or bone meal.

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