1、 Increase illumination

Desert Roses cannot grow without sufficient light. Insufficient light will cause the plant to be thin and make its roots smaller. If you want it to expand, you should ensure no less than 6 hours of light every day. However, the plants in the seedling stage cannot be exposed to the sun. They need to be properly shaded to avoid direct light from sunburn

2、 Rational fertilization

Desert rose itself grows in barren areas, so the demand for fertilizer is not very high. However, lack of nutrition will lead to thin roots, and appropriate fertilization is needed to improve this situation. Generally, for smaller plants, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied during the growth period to promote their development. If it is a mature plant, you can apply a little phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to expand the roots

3、 Reduce watering

The root of desert rose is actually a place to store water. As a fleshy rose, it has little demand for water. If you water too much, it will affect the water storage function of the root, lead to the loss of water and nutrients, and make it shrivel. Wait until the soil is dry before pouring. Pour it thoroughly at one time, but don't accumulate water

4、 Trim in time

If the desert rose grows too high, it will have a great demand for nutrients. If the roots can't hold nutrients, it will naturally shrink. It needs to be trimmed in time to cut off the long and dense branches. After the new branches grow, the heart should be picked to control the height of the plant