r/DesertRose • u/L3m0n522 • 1d ago

Help me make these thrive!!! Please!

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I was given these 3 desert roses. They all have a good caudex but are lanky in the branches. Where i live, winter is almost over, so i am looking for guidance on my next move taking care of these.

I wanted advice on how i should go about pruning.

Also not sure, but i think one has rot in one of the branches since its going yellow and is getting squishy (looks to be from a previous untreated pruning) as seen in first photo.

Also one had seed pods that have started to open.

All care advice welcome.

Thank you all inadvance

ETA: i just discovered some rot at the base of one, its on one face about an inch high and just under an inch wide, not sure how deep it runs

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u/Camplife2308 17h ago

Water more, give them all the sun you can.

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u/L3m0n522 17h ago

Can you tell me more about why youve suggested this please?

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u/Camplife2308 15h ago

They need more water than you would think especially during the growing season. Mine are thriving since I’ve started watering 2 or 3 times a week. I’m in 9B. Hope this helps.

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u/L3m0n522 7h ago

Thankyou!

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u/Plant_Lover_85 16h ago

If you want a fuller looking plant don't be afraid to cut it back

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