Pink Desert Rose in four inch pot.

The Desert Rose thrives in full sun with regular watering in the summer. When temperatures drop to 55 degrees or lower, you should cut back on watering quite a bit. Using a terra cotta pot is ideal, since this allows water to drain quickly. Use a cactus mix when re-potting and take care not to use a too-large pot.

If your plant is located where it’s getting watered regularly by seasonal rain, you may want to move it to a drier location. If the soil remains wet for any length of time, the plant will rot.