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Can roses be hydroponically cultivated?
Roses can be propagated hydroponically. There are many varieties of roses, but any variety of rose can be hydroponically cultivated. Roses have a very strong vitality; as long as they come into contact with soil and water, they can basically take root, which is easier than propagating with Chinese roses. This is very simple for beginners. Overall, hydroponics is not as good as soil propagation. I personally suggest using soil propagation for faster and better results.
Can roses be hydroponically cultivated?
Roses can be propagated hydroponically. There are many varieties of roses, but any variety can be hydroponically cultivated. Roses have a very strong vitality and can take root easily as long as they come into contact with soil and water, which is easier than propagating with Chinese roses.
I also hydroponically cultivated some roses a while ago, but they didn't root as easily as soil propagation and the growth rate was slightly slower. I made some comparisons.
However, hydroponic rose propagation has one advantage: it is very convenient to operate. Simply cut a section of a rose stem and place it in water; it will take root after a period of time. This is very simple for beginners and more convenient than soil propagation.
Roses, Chinese roses, and roses are all part of the rose family and can be propagated through cutting. There are two types of propagation: soil propagation and hydroponics. Based on my experience, I feel that hydroponics is not as good as soil propagation. Why is that?
Because hydroponically cultivated roses are only for them to take root. Unlike lucky bamboo, which can be continuously grown in water, the nutrients in water are limited, and even with liquid fertilizer, it is not as good as growing in soil.
Hydroponically propagated roses cannot be kept in water indefinitely and need to be transplanted. If it's in the summer, the survival rate of移植 is very low.
If it's soil propagation, we can transplant with the soil ball, which significantly increases the survival rate. Therefore, I rarely use hydroponics to propagate roses and Chinese roses; I mainly use soil propagation.
What to pay attention to when hydroponically cultivating roses
No liquid fertilizer is needed for hydroponic rose cultivation; just use regular water, and if it's tap water, it's best to let it sit for a few days before using.
When hydroponically cultivating roses, cut the bottom diagonally to facilitate the formation of healing tissue. If there is any blackened or necrotic part at the bottom, it must be cut off to expose fresh tissue.
Then place it in the water. You can modify some old foam to hold the rose stem, which prevents it from falling over.
Don't expose it to direct sunlight after propagation. First, put it in a shaded place, and once roots or leaves appear, expose it to some diffused light. Avoid direct sunlight at this time. Ensure that the water in the pot covers the roots and doesn't dry out.
If the rose stem is quite long, such as the stem used for grafting roses, it's better to use soil propagation to take root.
After all, it's not suitable to put such a long stem in water, as the bottom can't always be in contact with the pot bottom, and root growth won't be obstructed. So it's better to use soil propagation. If it's just a small stem less than 20 inches long, hydroponic propagation can be used.
Overall, hydroponics is not as good as soil propagation. I personally suggest using soil propagation for faster and better results.
The above comprehensive knowledge explanation on whether roses can be hydroponically cultivated is hoped to be of help to you.