How to Plant Chinese Roses to Ensure They Survive
This article introduces the tips for planting Chinese roses to ensure their survival and the easiest propagation methods for cutting Chinese roses. Let's follow the editor to check out the specific content!
Chinese roses should be propagated by cutting from April to May in spring for the highest survival rate. Also known as "Monthly Red," "Monthly Flower," "Evergreen," "Four-Season Flower," and "Victory Over Spring," Chinese roses belong to the Rosaceae family and are evergreen or semi-evergreen low shrubs. There are several propagation methods for Chinese roses, including grafting, seeding, dividing, cutting, and layering. Cutting is commonly used for propagation in home potted plants. Let's learn about the cutting method for Chinese roses.
I. Best Time for High Survival Rate Cutting
Chinese roses can be propagated by cutting from April to May in spring and from August to October in autumn. Cutting in spring offers warm and humid weather, making it easier for cuttings to survive and root, resulting in the highest success rate. In contrast, although the weather is warm during the autumn period from August to October, the large temperature difference between day and night is not conducive to root growth, leading to a lower survival rate.
II. Cutting Methods
1. Bud Cutting
Take vigorous new buds from the Chinese rose and use them as cuttings. Make several holes in the loose and fertile substrate with a small stick, insert the cuttings into the holes by 1/3, water thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap to keep warm and moist, and open the wrap 1 to 2 times a day for ventilation. Roots should form in about 15 days.
2. Branch Cutting
Take strong branches that are free from diseases and pests as cuttings, leaving only the top 2 to 3 leaves to reduce nutrient consumption. Apply carbendazim to the cutting wounds, let them dry in a ventilated area until the wounds contract, dip in rooting powder, insert into the substrate by 1/3, water thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a sunny area. Open the film for ventilation every few days.
III. Maintenance Management
Whether using bud cutting or branch cutting, it is essential to keep the substrate moist before the cuttings root. Water when the surface of the substrate is slightly dry, stopping when water渗透ates from the bottom. Generally, water once every 7 to 10 days. After the cuttings root, increase the watering frequency to every 3 to 5 days. After the cutting is complete, the cuttings should not be exposed to direct strong sunlight and can gradually be exposed to light after some growth.
The above information on how to plant Chinese roses to ensure their survival and the detailed introduction of the easiest propagation methods for cutting Chinese roses are hoped to provide plant enthusiasts with some knowledge about flowers.