During its growing season (late spring and summer), keep desert rose's soil moist but never soaked. Check on the soil ...

Last fall we decided to purchase a 16- by 20-inch pot from a Queen Creek nursery. We also purchased its recommended planting soil/mulch, a tidy $95 investment (plus Bayer rose and flower care).

Q: This last summer, I bought a beautiful desert rose plant. I transplanted it into a terra cotta pot and have kept it in a sheltered spot to protect it from frost. Now I just noticed that the ...

Like any plant native to the desert, the desert rose adores warm, dry temperatures. It will start to droop as soon as thermometer reading drops below 50 degrees. It does best at temperatures ...

Here are some tips before bringing plants indoors for the winter. • Check for and discard diseased or rotting leaves. Inspect for bugs in the soil, on foliage, and bottoms of pots before ...

Your desert rose will do well as an indoor plant. It should be placed in a window located on the east or west side of your house to ensure the most direct sunlight. All of mine are outside in full ...

The sap of the desert rose — which is related to oleander — is said to be toxic, but since the plant's outer layer is quite tough, sap isn't usually a concern.

Desert rose hails from sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian peninsula. In their native habitat, these plants grow in arid, hot climates. Desert rose is commonly grown as a houseplant in the U.S.