Why does the newly bought rose quickly wither? Why does the newly bought rose wilt after a couple of days?

The Chinese roses I bought recently have wilted after only two days of care. What is the reason?

Today, a neighbor came to admire the Chinese roses and also mentioned the same problem, saying that the Chinese rose seedlings bought online lost all their leaves within two days and did not grow.

It seems that quite a few flower friends have encountered the same problem. So today, let's analyze specifically why the bought Chinese roses wilted after a few days of care.

Why do newly bought Chinese roses wilt after two days?

This question needs to be looked at in several situations, as different seedlings show different conditions. In addition to wilted Chinese rose seedlings, there are also nutrient钵 seedlings or semi-bare root seedlings with poor root systems.

For example, seedlings like the V9 square pot ones at home, when shipped with the original potting soil, will not have such problems if properly acclimatized.

Let's analyze the reasons and solutions for the wilting of Chinese roses after transplantation.

I. Reasons related to the seedlings themselves

1. Weak seedlings in the greenhouse:

Many people buy seedlings that are cultivated in greenhouse greenhouses, which have poor root systems, long and thin branches, and weak resilience. It is very normal for these seedlings to show abnormalities when the environment changes suddenly. It is recommended that beginners be cautious when buying, as they may be inexpensive but difficult to keep alive or grow, which is a waste of time.

2. Bare root or semi-bare root seedlings:

Bare root or semi-bare root seedlings are also very prone to problems.

What are bare root or semi-bare root seedlings? Many people should have bought them, those Chinese rose seedlings wrapped in a piece of yellow mud, which can be called semi-bare root seedlings.

If the yellow mud is not washed off during planting, it is easy to cause wilting, poor root growth, and no growth.

Solution:

When encountering such mud-wrapped Chinese rose seedlings, it is recommended to soak and wash the roots, rather than planting them with the original yellow mud.

Bare root planting has the same soil environment, roots grow quickly, while planting with yellow mud is difficult due to the difference in substrates, and without roots, there will be no growth.

If you have already planted them with yellow mud and find that the leaves are all wilted and fallen, what should you do?

First, dig out the Chinese rose seedlings, then rinse off the soil from the roots, soak them in root-promoting powder water overnight to make the branches and roots absorb enough water.

Then replant and water thoroughly. If it is planted in the ground, you don't need to worry about it. If it is potted, after planting, place it in a sunny spot to bask in the sun, keeping the potting soil slightly dry, and wait for new buds to grow.

3. Extra-large seedlings:

Many flower friends like to buy extra-large seedlings, what are extra-large seedlings? Those that are 1-1.5 meters tall.

Although these Chinese rose seedlings seem fine on the surface, in fact, during cultivation, their roots are partly buried in the soil, which can be considered semi-ground planting.

When they are taken out of the nursery, the roots that are buried in the ground are damaged, and combined with the bumps during transportation, the root damage is actually quite significant.

When they reach the hands of flower friends, they are reluctant to prune, and at first, it feels fine, but soon problems arise.

Solution:

I have never advocated that everyone should buy such extra-large seedlings, as it is really difficult to handle. Pruning is a pity, and if not pruned, the Chinese roses will choose to abandon some branches to save their own lives. So the best option is not to buy.

What should you do after buying?

Why do newly bought Chinese roses wilt after two days?

If the soil that comes with it is mud, I advise you not to move it and plant it with the original mud.

Then prune the Chinese rose branches, removing flowers, flower buds, weak branches, blind branches, dead branches, and dense branches to reduce nutrient consumption.

In the later maintenance process, pay attention to loosening the soil and applying organic fertilizers. After winter dormancy, you can change the soil completely.

Note: For small Chinese rose seedlings, you can wash the roots and change the soil, but for extra-large seedlings, because the roots have been damaged a lot and the branches are long and numerous, consuming a lot, no further damage to the roots should be caused, so do not wash the roots.

II. External reasons

In addition to the reasons related to the seedlings themselves, some external factors can also cause Chinese rose seedlings to wilt.

1. Improper watering:

Many beginners like to water their potted plants continuously without following the "dry-wet" rule, which can cause the roots to rot due to excessive water and result in wilting.

This situation requires water control. Usually, pay attention to the "dry-wet" rule, water thoroughly after the soil is dry, and if too much water is poured, the pot should be removed or the soil should be loosened to speed up the evaporation of soil moisture. In the future, pay attention to controlling watering.

2. Improper acclimatization:

Many people acclimatize their plants in shady places, but Chinese roses should be acclimatized in a place with sunlight. You can refer to the previous article on Chinese rose acclimatization on the Green Plant Enthusiast website.

3. Sudden situations: