I am amazed with nature and love reading other comments about growing the same plant in different climate zones.
My Desert Rose normally sends out flowers before the leaves start to emerge in spring. Adenium's prodigious main
trunk and fat stems make it a very highly desired succulent which lends itself to Bonsai culture.

In my humble opinion, you have selected the appropriate time to trim the plant. If, for some reason a branch or two
is aggressively growing out of line, I will selectively trim hard those branches and no more. In case of a light trim of
the entire plant, ie, 1-7 leave nodes, the plant appears to adapt itself well to this method. I would also add, have a
spray water bottle ready and immediately generously mist the entirely plant after pruning. This will stop the bleeding
and help seal the flesh wound/cut as well.

Cuts pieces can be propagated by letting them dry for a few days, aid with rooting hormone and plant in a well
drained mix. Pure pumice works quite well for me.

May I suggest that the next time you post please unlock the caps.

Good Growing!

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