Desert rose

[dark1]

Hi Angus, Good luck with your desert rose. I know of a few people in the club who grow them here in Brisbane and have a reasonable success.They do seem to like a warm climate and not too much water.As a personal viewpoint I must say that I do not like them as a bonsai subject. I tend to put them in the cactus and succulent bracket and I feel that there is a much better selection of trees for bonsai than this. I must be too much of a traditionalist but I cant see the beauty in them that a lot of other prople do. However good luck with them and keep them warm and dry

[stick]

i recently purchased this small desert rose to get abit of colour as the majority of bonsai i have are junis and maples, will make me happy when i see a flower on it


ive read somewhere they love small pots as the pots dry up quick and they need little to know work as they can look after themselves so im off to a good start hopefully

[reddoggy]

Where is the pretty picture, Mr Stick

[stick]

it hasnt apeared i only got her 2 wks ago

[stick]

this is a beuty

[reddoggy]

Crickey, only wanted a picture of one tree, Mr Stick

[Isitangus]

Bugger me stick I thought you said you bought one, didn't realise you bought one nursery!!!
I hope that's not in Sydney or my credit card may get a work out!
Thanks for all the valuable feedback

[fireworks]

I have two Desert Roses, one pink and the other red. These are still in their black pots as purchased. They don't like the cold. I never water them in winter and put them under cover. They are susceptible to rot. Good luck!

[matlea]

This is one of the pics from Vietnam. The tree is about 1400mm high and was in one of the local parks. (great that no one takes them over there). There were also alot of other smaller ones on sidewalks in peoples front yards, in front of shops etc. They do look nice in flower.

[golgotha]

I saw a nice specimen over at flower power on narellan rd only a week ago, just round the corner for you. Definately worth a look if you're chasing one.

[Isitangus]

Gol that's what sparked my interest!!! I'd seen just about every plant in that nursery until they came in. I ended up getting 5 starters online, and will be also getting some seeds (there are some amazing colours/varieties).

[Hackimoto]

A nursery in Brisbane called Fong Ping Orchids imports hundreds of varieties including many grafted, variegated foliage and miniature flowered varieties. I can't find a website for them, only a mention about orchid suppliers. Google"Adenium cultivars" to see the incredible selection available. Or click on this link.

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&c ... iAeVnuTxAg

To my way of thinking they cannot be classified as true bonsai material as they are a caudiciform, desert succulent that can't be trained to any great degree in the Bonsai way but make a very attractive, unusual potted plant anyway.

[fiveoffive]

I was just over in bali at the now closed bonsai cafe, the artist that worked there was growing many as bonsai and had some method to training them.
But even if there not classed as a true bonsai I still want one.
There are a few photos of them under my bali bonsai cafe post if you want to have a look.

Ps
I realy do want one

[Isitangus]

Hey five I got 5 off eBay for $20...small starters but that's what I was looking for,came packaged well and potted straight into a big foam box and into the greenhouse, I've started with 5,I imagine there will be more to come!
otherwise check out:
http://www.adenium.com.au/page/advanced_plants.html

[fiveoffive]

Thanks for the information. I have now ordered 1 to start with.