9GreenBox - Black Fire Desert Rose Can tolerate drought but still needs water, be sure to dry the soil before watering it again. Like most of the plants, do not over water your Desert Plant Needs full sunlight to grow Regularly check your Desert plant as they are in need of drought to grow, enough reason to attract spider mites As what mentioned above Desert Plants sap is poisonous especially when it directly hit you in the bloodstream. Be guided and wear gloves everytime you are touching your plant.