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Desert Rose nearly dead

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 10:56

My desert Rose is in need of help. All of the leaves have dropped off and the trunk at the base is exceptionally soft
I replanted it several months ago. The pot was too small. It's in a mix of peat and sand. Am desperate to get it back to it's fuller glory. Normally I water it every three days.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 23:28
The desert rose likes a well drained sandy soil and full sun. It could be soft at the base because of over watering,but then again it can also go soft and spongy because of too little water.How long have you been watering at 3 day intervals ? Possibly try stepping up the watering for a few days.If you don't see an improvement then it is def too much watering and cut back to once a week. HTH
 
 

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