What should be done if the new shoots of the Chinese rose wilt and wither?
Summary: This article provides some related experience on the cultivation of Chinese roses that are prone to wilting and withering of new shoots, let's take a look together.
Chinese roses bloom beautifully, so many people enjoy growing them. With more people taking care of them, naturally, more problems arise. Today, let's talk about a relatively common issue with Chinese roses—withering of new shoots.
Many rose enthusiasts have encountered the problem of withering new shoots, especially新手 (novice) gardeners, who are more likely to face this issue. I often receive similar inquiries, so today, I'll give a detailed analysis of the problem of withering new shoots in Chinese roses.
There are many situations that can cause new shoots to wilt:
1. Withering due to lack of water in spring and autumn
In spring and autumn, when Chinese roses grow vigorously, new branches may wilt and droop at noon. This is because the midday temperature is high, evapotranspiration is rapid, the potting soil is dry, and there is insufficient water, leading to wilt. At this time, it is important to water promptly to replenish moisture.
2. Withering due to exposure to strong sunlight in summer
Many enthusiasts find that in late spring or summer, new branches of Chinese roses tend to wilt and droop, yet when checking the potting soil, they find that it is not short of water.
This is because the new shoots grow vigorously and may experience insufficient water supply under strong sunlight. Moreover, the new shoots are too tender to withstand direct exposure to the sun, leading to wilting and drooping. There is no need to worry excessively about this situation. If it's planted in the ground, you can leave it alone or provide some shade. For potted plants, as long as the soil is not short of water, you can ignore it or apply some shade.
3. Whole plant wilting
Some enthusiasts find that their Chinese roses suddenly wilt entirely. What is going on here?
What should be done if the new shoots of the Chinese rose wilt and wither?
Over-fertilization
If the entire pot of Chinese roses is wilting, it is usually because there is a problem with the roots.
If the plant has just been fertilized and then the entire plant wilts, over-fertilization should be the first consideration.
Over-fertilization causing whole plant wilting should be addressed by watering heavily to dilute the fertilizer concentration in the soil, thereby relieving the stress on the roots. If the branches have lost a significant amount of water, some pruning should be done, removing severely dehydrated leaves and cutting off dried branches.
Overwatering
Some enthusiasts find that their Chinese roses were fine a few days ago, but after consecutive waterings, they started to wilt, especially新手 (novice) gardeners, who are most likely to encounter this problem.
Chinese roses are not tolerant of drought or excessive moisture. If the potting soil remains overly moist for an extended period, it can lead to root rot and water deficiency, resulting in the entire plant wilting.
For wilting caused by overwatering, the soil should be loosened, ventilation should be improved, and flowers and flower buds should be pruned to allow the plant to recover slowly.
If root rot is severe, the Chinese rose should be dug up, the rotting roots pruned, soaked in a fungicide and root growth promoter, and then replanted in clean soil.
4. Withering of new shoots after bare stems
Many新手 (novice) gardeners, due to improper care, cause their Chinese roses to shed all leaves. After waiting for the new shoots to grow, they find that these new shoots are also gradually wilting and withering...