Is the indoor desert rose poisonous? How many years will it take to bloom?

1. Is it poisonous?

It belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Although its flowers are gorgeous and look especially like blooming roses, it has unique ornamental value. But it is somewhat toxic, and the latex in it is extremely toxic. In addition to this property, it can also become a medicine if used properly. Although it is toxic, there will be no problem if it is maintained normally. It can be grown at home and used as a home decoration. However, you need to be careful not to let children, small pets, or guests at home ingest it accidentally.

2. How many years will it bloom?

It takes 2-3 years for it to bloom. Those grown from cuttings may take two years to bloom, and those grown from seeds will bloom in the third year. If you want it to bloom or bloom more, you need to pay attention to maintenance factors. Keep the surrounding temperature at 20-30 degrees Celsius. It is relatively light-loving and needs sufficient exposure to light during maintenance, so that the flowers will become brighter. Pay attention to the type of fertilizer you apply during the flowering period, avoid nitrogen fertilizers, and increase the amount of phosphorus fertilizers. You also need to leave more branches, so that there are more branches and the number will increase.