Slightly devastated. I have been moving in the middle of winter and took a while to get the greenhouse up. Plants were somewhat neglected. The majority was just stored in the garage for a while. If I was smart, I would have simply uprooted these Adenium and let them dry out and replant next spring. But I didn't. So they rotted. It went pretty high up in the caudex so I decided to simply do a flat cut until there were no more rots left. Leaves were removed to reduce water loss through transpiration. They were treated with powder fungicide and will be left alone for the next couple of weeks to allow the wounds to dry and callus over.
If they survive, I can see some interesting root flare development. But will see. It is what it is. Desert roses and I have a love-hate relationship.
#desertrose #adenium #horticulture
19 янв 2023
