Can all rose seedlings be layered?
This article introduces why rose plants need to be layered and shares some experiences in green plant maintenance on how to layer roses, which will certainly be helpful to you. Let's learn about it together!
Recently, many friends have been asking about rose layering. Why do rose plants need to be layered? What kind of rose seedlings need layering? How to layer roses specifically? What are the precautions? I will give you a detailed introduction today.
One, Why do rose plants need to be layered?
Our plants all have apical dominance, and rose plants are no exception. Layering roses is to break their apical dominance to promote the growth of more robust new branches from the base. Only with enough strong new branches can the rose plant achieve rejuvenation.
Two, Can all rose seedlings be layered?
After understanding why rose plants need to be layered and the principles of layering, we can apply it to our own rose seedlings. Then, what kind of seedlings can be layered?
Firstly, we layer roses to encourage strong new shoots from the base. If our rose seedlings already easily produce shoots and the plant is relatively strong, there is no need to perform layering.
For some rose plants with soft, thin branches and few shoot buds, we need to use layering to promote the growth of more robust new branches to achieve the goal of strengthening the plant. If you want to learn systematic rose cultivation methods, you can read the book "How to Grow Roses from Scratch" that I have written.
However, it is not recommended to layer very young seedlings. Because when rose seedlings are very young, their root systems are relatively weak and have insufficient absorption capacity. If forced to promote shoots, the new shoots will not be strong. Therefore, for very young rose seedlings, it is recommended to persist in removing flower buds to grow more leaves, and the root system will naturally burst with shoots when it becomes strong.
Three, Specific Operations and Precautions for Rose Layering
Rose layering is very simple to operate, and the softer and thinner the branch, the easier it is to handle. During the operation, be gentle and avoid pulling or yanking forcefully.
Drag the rose branch to a horizontal position and then secure it. You can use paperclips to secure the branch to the edge of the pot. Alternatively, you can hang a weight on the branch to secure it. In any case, the rose branch should be pulled to a horizontal position and secured to break its apical dominance.
For some rose plants with thick and hard old branches that cannot be pulled to a horizontal position, if you want to promote shoots using layering, you will need to perform a technique called "twisting." Twisting involves crushing and damaging the rose's apical bud, which carries a higher risk of breaking, so it is not recommended for新手 gardeners.
For potted roses with thick branches that cannot be layered normally, you can place the pot on its side to care for it, which can also break the apical dominance and promote shoot growth.
When promoting shoots by layering roses, make sure to pull all branches to a horizontal position without leaving any part unlayered. Otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve the desired effect.
Also, if you want the rose to grow strong new shoots, adequate fertilization and watering are essential. Therefore, before layering, it is recommended to apply a sufficient amount of fermented organic fertilizer and controlled-release fertilizer. After layering, you should maintain a 3-5 day application of a general-purpose water-soluble fertilizer and take good care of pest and disease control.
Only by keeping the rose seedlings healthy and ensuring sufficient light and fertilization, will the roses grow strong new shoots from the roots. If there is insufficient fertilization and watering, even if new shoots appear, they will still be thin and weak and will not achieve the desired strengthening effect.
The above content on why roses need to be layered, whether all rose seedlings can be layered, and the specific operations and precautions for rose layering is hoped to be helpful to rose enthusiasts!