How to prune somali desert rose

Early spring before the growing season resumes. Use clean, sharp pruners to remove only dead or damaged wood, cutting back to healthy tissue. Pinch stem tips on young plants if more branching is desired. Let cut surfaces callous for 24 hours before resuming watering.

Rarely — as needed to remove dead wood or shape young plants only. Somali Desert Rose (Adenium somalense) requires very little pruning. Like other Adeniums it has naturally attractive architecture and branches sparingly. Remove dead or diseased stems cleanly. You can pinch growing tips of young plants to encourage branching, but established plants rarely need cutting. Sap is toxic — always wear gloves.

Use clean, sharp pruners to remove only dead or damaged wood, cutting back to healthy tissue. Pinch stem tips on young plants if more branching is desired. Let cut surfaces callous for 24 hours before resuming watering.