Water Desert-Rose thoroughly when the soil is completely dry to the touch, typically every 1-3 weeks depending on environmental conditions.

During its active growing season (spring to autumn), it requires more frequent watering.

Significantly reduce watering in winter or during dormancy to prevent root rot, allowing the soil to remain dry for extended periods.

Prune Desert-Rose to maintain its shape, encourage branching, and promote more flowers. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any leggy, damaged, or crossing branches.

You can also prune to expose more of the caudex for an aesthetic appeal. Always wear gloves due to toxic sap.

Desert-Rose can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions, producing plants with a natural caudex.

Stem cuttings should be allowed to callus for several days before planting in well-draining soil; these will root but typically won't develop as prominent a caudex as seed-grown plants.

Repot your Desert-Rose every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound, preferably in late winter or early spring. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid excess moisture retention.

Use a fresh, well-draining succulent or cactus mix. When repotting, you can slightly raise the caudex to expose more of its unique form.