Desert Rose

Sue Weaver · #1 Apr 2, 2006, 11:02 AM

I have a Desert Rose that I kept inside all winter. It has some little bugs-aphids-I think. What can I do to get rid of them. I know the plant does not like its leaves to be wet. Also, what is the best food for this plant and how often? Thanks, Sue

fredg · Apr 3, 2006, 05:06 AM

Hi, sue,
Here is a link for some good information on the Desert Rose:
http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/adenium.html

It tells about watering and feeding.
One of the "dusts" available for aphids is call Sevin, which you buy at any Farm Products Store, K-Mart, or other large department store.
Just sprinkle a little over the infected areas.



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