Pruning Desert Rose (Adenium) Seedlings for Maximum Caudex and Blooms

In full sun, seedlings need no pruning—caudex forms underground. Fertilize with high-phosphorus formula (e.g., 18-24-16). At 6–12 months, lift and replant with caudex half-exposed. Repeat yearly. Pruning delays flowering a year; avoid unless shaping mature plants.