The plant appears to be the Fukien tea tree (Ehretia microphylla). Larger specimens are commonly grown as bonsai. Its small red fruit are often eaten by birds, which disperse the seeds via droppings.

Question: My desert rose has a large number of long green pods on it. What are they, and do they have any value to the plant?JamesHolly HillAnswer: Those are seedpods. You can try planting the ...

How and When to Plant Desert Rose. Plant desert rose nursery plants in the spring. Choose a potting soil formulated for succulents. The container must offer excellent drainage.

The best time to plant desert rose seeds is right at the start of spring. Before potting, germinate the seeds by soaking them for several hours or a full day to rehydrate them.

Desert Rose. Leonie Norrington profiles the beautiful tropical Adenium. 3 of 5. John's Vegie Plot: Part 3. ... Plants, Control Methods, Plant Cultivation and Propagation. Back to top. Footer.

The Mojave Desert Land Trust is working to scout, catalogue, collect and preserve millions of seeds from 250 species and counting in a race to save an ecosystem.

Check for sap-sucking pests on tips of Desert Rose. I had this desert rose plant at my air-conditioner ledge for 18 months. It recently started shedding leaves and some stems have turned brown.