A Simple Rose Planting Tutorial
For our concerned netizens, here is an introduction to a simple rose planting tutorial and the steps and processes involved in growing roses. Let's follow the editor's guide!
The Queen of Flowers - Rose
Roses are native to China and are one of the traditional top ten famous flowers in China. They are also one of the world's four major cut flowers, known as the "Queen of Flowers."
Roses symbolize beautiful love and have a strong fragrance, making them pleasing to the eye.
Roses come in a variety of species and colors. Growing them at home can not only cultivate one's temperament but also add endless affection to one's home, and they can be used to make tea and delicious food, achieving multiple benefits.
Rose stems are soft and cannot be made into fresh cut flowers, so the modern hybrid chrysanthemum with five-petaled roses and Chinese roses is used as the fresh cut flower "rose" in the market.
Key Points for Rose Cultivation
◎ Alias: Thorny Rose, Wandering Flower
◎ Family: Rosaceae
◎ Temperature Requirement: Cool and shady
◎ Humidity Requirement: Drought-tolerant
◎ Suitable Soil: Slightly acidic sandy loam with good drainage
◎ Propagation Methods: Seed, Division, Cutting
◎ Planting Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
◎ Container Type: Medium-sized
◎ Light Requirement: Sun-loving
◎ Cultivation Period: 8 months
◎ Difficulty Level: ★★★
Steps for Rose Cultivation
Step 1
If you want to plant roses, you can use seedlings or directly purchase them from a flower market or nursery. In either case, you need to choose strong and disease-free seedlings for cultivation.
Step 2
In early winter or early spring, plant the rose seedlings shallowly in containers, cover them with soil, water them, and keep them shaded. Once new buds appear, they can be moved to a sunny location.
A Simple Rose Planting Tutorial
Step 3
When the rose buds are fully swollen but not yet open, they can be harvested. After drying in the shade or sun-drying, they can be used to make herbal tea.
Step 4
After the flowers bloom, dense and overlapping branches need to be pruned. In the winter dormant period, old, diseased, and weak branches should be removed.
Step 5
Roses grown in pots usually need to be divided every two years. It is best to perform the division after the leaves fall in early winter or before the buds sprout in early spring.
Key Points for Rose Watering
Roses generally do not require much water. Water them when the potting soil dries out. When the hot summer weather arrives, they need to be watered daily.
A slightly dry environment is beneficial for rose growth. If watered too much, an overly moist environment can cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.
Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the amount of watering.