How To Save A Dying Desert Rose - Root Rot Adenium

[@claudettebean2094]

Yes my desert rose was very large and all of a sudden it fell over. Many many caudex just wet and rotted. I have it set out to dry out. I will now start to cut off all the rotted trunk and caudex Thank you

[@christoels8110]

Very useful thank you. I was afraid cutting the roots off would let the plant die for sure. Let me get straight to work!

[@marthanorris1756]

Yes thanks for the pointers..I have been working on my desert rose trying to save it....

[@terrystevens8890]

Thanks for the awesome video. 🤠❤️

[@dianav.5146]

Just found your channel. It looks like it’s been 3 years! Would you show us how the plant turned out ?

[@CrystalHeath-k6f]

Going to try this today

[@VickyEinwalter]

Excellent video I'm going out to do it now

[@Soph-is5bn]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@beataconstantinou7104]

Thank you😊

[@lindamurray2836]

Thank you for a very informative video. I have two huge desert roses (20-30yrs) and the caudex looks iffy on one. Would that be why its not a prolific bloomer?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

It’s possible. I would definitely pull it up and check it if you haven’t done so in awhile.

[@rosier.1736]

I hope I can save mine 😢 Thanks for the advise 🙏

[@sunburstorange]

Not so sure if you updated this video? I’m curious of the outcome

[@michellecevallos3871]

How long do you dry it out prior to cutting out the rot? I have a plant that I’m hoping to save and I just pulled it out to dry today.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi I would cut out the rot as soon as you can. Then let it dry.

[@dodiLellis]

This is very informative, thank you. I just noticed a root rot in my grafted desert rose, I just didn’t know what to do. Now my question is, it’s January, but it’s indoors, shall I wash the roots first then dry prior to pruning?

[@gianisaerialuniverse-jn2np]

I had lots of soft branches plus soft spots on root ball. I cut out all I could. This was I think from cold down to mid 30s but no freeze. Is it still a chance now ? Had for 20 years.

[@carolficorilli9768]

My whole caudex was rotted out. I got the plant that way from the nursery and I am trying to fix it-I let them know and gave them pictures.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

I know lots of nurseries will send you a new one if you report it early with evidence.

[@carolficorilli9768]

@@growinggreenthumbs7497 she just mailed one out to me yesterday. Hopefully it will be in good shape.

[@marthagomezdegarza6329]

wow nice video, thank you for share and teach👍5, make a video How to Protec your Plants in Winter.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Thank you! I will definitely make a video on that!

[@ΣμαραγδαΑργυροπουλου]

Hello, very interesting video.

[@KimNguyen-ed3wb]

Hi, thank-you for your videos. I have only just recently started buying adeniums and I had to buy them from a different state because they don't have them here in Melbourne. So I asked for them to be sent out bare rooted. I have repotted them and finding that some are not doing too well. Some the leaves are yellowing and also look like brown marks on them too. I have not been overwatering them. Do you think they are just transplant shock? Do you recommend watering them with Epsom salt? I heard that it can help.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi yes seems like transplant shock but can’t say for sure. I would not worry about the leaves dropping, that is normal in climate change. If it is not too dry then I would wait a week before you start watering. Best of luck.

[@Rosyellow]

Thankyou 🙌🦋

[@LinhPhan-gs9tk]

I need help saving my desert rose please😢. I haven't came across any videos on how to save desert rose branches. My desert rose got soft from the branches down to the it's trunk. Yes I cut off the branches. Or any where that was soft. I sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon. What should I do next? Am I able to save those desert rose? Please help😢

[@budle89]

Ooof... had a big chunk of the caudex rotten due to the wet season. Don't really want to cut it off. I guess I have to. -.- Also, I was surprised to the voice. Sounds like it doesn't belong to the face. 😅 Thanks for the vids.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Lol been told that before on the voice. Thanks for watching.

[@ΣμαραγδαΑργυροπουλου]

Hello, very interesting video. I have cut my desert rose because the roots were rotten. Now I have three unrotten stems, I let them dry and now I'll put them into the soil. If I'm not using hormone, will I see results? Thanks

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

It’s very possible. I would dry it out first before you put in soil, then keep it in a warm dry spot. Don’t water it until it is very dry. Best of luck.

[@ΣμαραγδαΑργυροπουλου]

Thank you, I will try with hormone too. Greetings from Greece.

[@elisamarieapurillo1518]

Thanks for the video😍 Can you please make video on how to hand pollinate adenium because every time i try it still become unsuccessful 😔😀

[@mariamontes7908]

Hi I enjoy this video but what if my desert rose branches are flimsy I took my rose out of soil and cut what i cut just letting it dry off

[@evelynchew6708]

Thanks for your video. I cut off the rotted part of the caudex and it has been drying for 4 days. However, I am noticing that the caudex has become soft. Should I be concerned? Thanks.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi , it sounds like it may already been rotting too far already. If it is slightly soft that is normal as it dries. But if it is getting mushy then it may be too late.

[@priscillafernando7026]

How long did you let it dry?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

I let it dry about 9-10 days!

[@Sidg2]

Can we also save Nolina palm (Ponytail palm) by same trick? My small Nolina palm's caudex is become soggy & shrinked, leaves are also become dull & dry .

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Actually i heard that works for ponytail palms as well. I have not tried it myself but I would try it. Best of luck!

[@analoinaz2038]

Hello How long do you let the root dry before going into the soil. I keep using cinnamon and it just keeps creating fungus. I been working on 2 of them and they both keep creating fungus on the clean cuts. I've worked on 5 others that did not happen to them🤦‍♀️ I'm frustrated. Hope you can guide me

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

It certainly is trial and error but I would dry for longer. I have done even 3-4 weeks before potting. Just make sure you maintain light moisture in the soil and even let that dry out. Hope that helps and best of luck!

[@SwtTrisha8]

Hey Ana- if you cut the rot off- I find it does good to let the roots soak in 50/50 hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes and then let let it dry for 2 weeks before trying to repot again. The peroxide will kill bacteria and helps the plant to heal much faster.

[@kimrichardson8376]

So once you plant it with the rooting hormone on it when would you starting giving fertilizer again

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Not until you see strong rigorous growth. If you have good soil mix. It should be plenty for the first 6-8 months.

[@kimrichardson8376]

Thanks so much for answering me. 😊 Kim🇨🇦

[@Ickorasunder]

Is softer feeling caudex due to over watering or under watering?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

If it is soft and wet or mushy then most likely over watering . If you decide to change the type of soil mix to have more drainage then your watering regiment could be fine. You just have to find the right combination.

[@Plantsbugsandgraphicdesigns]

Hi, I got my desert rose from a garden centre where it's pot was constantly submerged in water, checked the roots but they're still white and firm but the trunk of the plant is squishy. Does this mean it's rotting or is there something else up with it?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi yes that is most likely rotted already and taking its course.

[@Plantsbugsandgraphicdesigns]

@@growinggreenthumbs7497 Thank you!

[@Ickorasunder]

Taking it's course to die or fix itself?

[@dannyodell5148]

Squishy caudex does necessarily mean rot. Caudex are like potatoes, if lacking water, they will start to shrink and shrivel up, hence a squishy caudex. Root rot is pretty noticeable, squishy caudex, with some water, will firm up quite quickly

[@mariobiabianyviperservices8749]

Yes it did help me thank you

[@dodiLellis]

This is very informative, thank you!! I just noticed a root rot in my grafted desert rose, I just didn’t know what to do. Now my question is, it’s January, but it’s indoors, shall I wash the roots first then dry prior to pruning?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

I would dry it out and then leave it alone until the warm weather before pruning.

[@MrTitanscout]

@@growinggreenthumbs7497 Same basic question: It's February 4th and I live in a cold winter area. My rose is inside until late spring. It has root rot in two of the above soil roots. I will pull the plant out of the soil and cut off the diseased roots. But then what should I do, just leave it out of soil to dry until spring, then trim back branches and repot in fresh pot and fresh soil mix?

[@birdylee681]

Mine has soft caudex but no apparenr root rot. Where should i do the cut?

[@orenwolfox6885]

Great Video - Please can you make a video on how to save the plant if the leaves are starting to brown at the tips. I don't know what to do. I don't want it too die. I just bought it.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi Oren, thanks for the comment. I would try to identify the core issues. Not sure if you are in a colder climate right now but temperature changes along with over watering can cause issues. Let me know some environmental details and happy to help. Thanks

[@orenwolfox6885]

@@growinggreenthumbs7497 Thank you, I’m from South Africa, which is a warm to hot climate so we get a lot of rain in summer. So I have my plant under a cover. I watered once a week and also have it in potting soil

[@Ickorasunder]

Liked the video. Question...does it hurt the desert rose if I take it out of the pot because the caudex feels soft, but don't find any rot? Would I just re-plant?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

No problem with that at all. I would allow it to settle in again first and not pull it out too soon.

[@evelynsabater5846]

Branches on desert rose becoming yellow and scaly, what does this mean? Large branches also becoming soft.can long ,large branches be pruned

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Could be too much water. If the caudex is still firm but branches are soft, I would prune the branches a bit further back from the softest part to ensure you remove all of the rot.

[@evelynsabater5846]

@@growinggreenthumbs7497 Thank you so much for the information. I live in Florida and its very hot and rainy at this time so can I prune it now,since it is a large and old rose?

[@victorialim3109]

Hello Bro. I m from Msia KL .I m very new with Adeluim. I need to show you my plants how to save them. What kind of soil to use. I need to show. I bought in KL shop. The soil look like more charcoal the soil sand. It dont serm to work well. My adeluim many over 10 pic .5 og them jem in one pot. 3 years more no body cares. Finally gave it to me. And i saw it slim n tall many in a pot. The soil are hard n the roots are thighs all together. What to do h how to cut n trim them Can i sent you pic to show you how it look like n show the soil i bought for 9.50rm Baba brand.when i open it all black chacole n small red stone. Can used..i pull out all 5 old adeluim from the same pot so thin put few leafs n no flowers. Now i want to plant in a new pot. What should i do. N can put out side the sun n water them hiw many time in week. Pls help. I m new with all plants. Just started one mths ago bc of pandemic MCO. I m fudup to stsy home doing nothing but whole moring n noon in the kitchen cooking n baking. Tired n stress. Thank dear. I m Victoria .Tq

[@derpychicken7945]

Where can I find your soil mixture?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi it varies a lot by region but I do have a potting mix video on my channel that can give you some options in making your own.

[@kalpana8395]

I can't dry and trim root or report and water with fungicide

[@kiwiland2069]

Mine just about died when i cut the branch off which was so high. I'm not sure why it did this.

[@soulstarguidancereadingswi4938]

So if the stems & branches have dried out in summer sun, is this a sign of root rot?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

If it is completely dry it could mean not enough water. In hot summer days if you check the soil down to the bottom and it is completely dry after watering the day before or if you watered that morning and by evening it is completely dry, you need to water more. Some days in the summer I water twice a day. Hope that helps!

[@jasminenuyen587]

What soil to use for adenium? Also, if the root is soft but not rotten yet, how to deal with it.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi I made a soil mix video if you want to search on my channel. For the soft roots, you can uproot from the soil and let it dry out for about a week. Then when you repot it, don’t water immediately. I would wait another week.

[@hellskitchen7853]

Ordered 150+ adenium seeds from Taiwan, my babies. Out of control growth all summer. Have them on sheet trays outside and just went away for 5 days. Asked my neighbor "remnants of Hurricane Ida are coming in can u please move them under the umbrella and check if the trays have water it might hit us it might not." Came back to them soaking in water. Just went through first tray and majority have some form of rot. Some have tiny spots others are in bad shape. A long time ago my adult adenium had stem rot. All I did was spray with disease control and it saved the plant. Do I HAVE to scoop every soft brown spot?

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Sorry to hear. You don’t have to get all the spots and may get lucky. Some areas may just dry out and recover on their own. Hope you can save as many as you can. Luckily the younger seedling sizes do a bit better with standing water as they typically need more water while young. But I would try and let them dry out fist. Best of luck

[@jimturning5079]

i have to cut my adenium from caudex and there's no root left now, will it still develop roots? and there's yellow leaves on plant should i cut stem or pluck all leaves? thank you!

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Hi Jim, it depends on how high you cut. If you cut high enough with completely no roots at all, I’m afraid it will not develop any new ones as there is no way it can take in enough nutrients. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Sorry meant to add, it is possible if all conditions are right. I would leave the leaves be and only remove the ones that are yellow. Let it dry out a bit before you replant it. Also helps To add rooting hormone. Thanks

[@derpychicken7945]

How long should it dry out before potting? Should I use thymol after cutting out the rot?

[@carolficorilli9768]

why didn't you use fungicide or cinnamon?

[@dennisharrison2961]

8:02 8:03 plant turning black

[@srijatabagchi854]

What to do if upper n part of root got damaged? Facing such prob, plz help.

[@growinggreenthumbs7497]

Cut it off immediately and let it completely dry. Make sure you get all of the rotted areas off. Best of Luck!

[@srijatabagchi854]

@@growinggreenthumbs7497 what next? Added fungicide n after two days potted it. Is it ok?

[@twjr2855]

I have tried this many times and no matter what I do the rot continues even if the cuts are clean

[@williamstringfellow3754]

How long did you let dry out before adding root hormone?

[@lizreyes5561]

save my baby!!!!!

[@leonardchan09]

Oh such a cute guy! What an eye candy! Hehe. One thing, please do not handle this plant your bare hands due to its highly fatal toxin, the whole plant is extremely poisonous, especially if it's a cousin to Oleander which is known to be perhaps the second most deadly toxic plant ever! U r too cute to die for this 😂

[@plcc07777]

Good info, but you definitely need a better knife.

[@outwest100az]

Dude you need a better knife, have you never scene Dundee