Instructions for reviving the desert plant

Real Rose of Jericho is only annual

Anastatica hierochuntica, the real rose of Jericho, is an herbaceous desert plant from the cruciferous family that grows up to a height of ten centimeters. It is only annual, dries up and rolls up its leaves in death. This happens because the plant protects its seeds from the hot desert sun even after they have died. This is the reason why the so-called “resurrection effect” can be explained, because after a heavy downpour the dead plant unrolls its leaves and leaves them like that the seeds free at a time when germination conditions are best. However, this is just a physical process.

Fake rose of Jericho can get very old

In contrast to Anastatica hierochuntica, Selaginella lepidophylla does not die, but - on the contrary - can even get very old. This alternately humid moss fern species comes from the deserts of Central and South America and has adapted perfectly to the inhospitable living conditions prevailing there. The plant survives months of drought and turns green again in the rainy season. Both Anastatica hierochuntica and Selaginella lepidophylla can be removed with little effort

cultivate in a planter.

Cultivate the rose of Jericho in a pot

To do this, plant the rose of Jericho in a container Cactus soil respectively. a self-mixed substrate made of sand, Perlite(€ 39.50 at Amazon *) and lava rock. It is important that the potting soil is as dry and nutrient-poor as possible. As a desert plant, the rose of Jericho also needs a sunny, very warm and protected location - the plant feels most comfortable at temperatures between 20 and 26 ° C. You only need to water a little, but fertilization is not necessary at all. The Loggerhead Rose of Jericho is particularly suitable for keeping as a houseplant.