To encourage heavy flowering Adenium Desert Rose, place the plant where it gets the strongest and longest sunlight during the day. In summer, water it every other day. Giving too much water will result in more leaves and fewer flowers.
Tips for Heavy Blooming:
Sunlight:
- Adenium needs at least 6–8 hours of direct, strong sunlight every day.
- Place it in a spot where it gets sun from morning till afternoon for best flowering.
Watering:
- In summer, water every alternate day, just enough to moisten the soil.
- Overwatering can cause root rot and lead to excessive leaf growth instead of flowers.
- In winter, reduce watering even further.
Soil:
- Use well-draining, sandy, and light soil.
- A mix of cocopeat, sand, and garden soil works best.
Fertilizer:
- Once a month, use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer (like 10:30:10) to encourage blooming.
- Liquid fertilizers like seaweed extract or bone meal are also helpful.
Pruning:
Light pruning after winter helps stimulate new branches and increases flower production.