Desert Rose



This is a Desert Rose plant, I'm very surprised it's still alive, it was recently attacked by the mealy bug pest, which are small white bugs on and around the plant. But after a few uses with insecticide they were gone. If you're interested in knowing the type of treatment used fell free to let me know in the comments.

Here are there required growing conditions:

Light: Full sun
Water: Daily depending on the sun exposure
Soil: Well drained pH approx 6 (slightly acidic)
Fertilizer: Controlled release fertilizer every three months


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