How to Propagate Roses through Cuttings
This article provides a detailed explanation for netizens on how to propagate roses with cuttings, including the timing and methods of rose cutting, and the following is an introduction for you.
Rose flowers are bright and beautiful, making them a plant with high ornamental value and are loved by many. Roses can be propagated by cuttings in spring and autumn. The cutting method is simple and easy to operate, with a very high survival rate, making it the best propagation method. Below, I will describe the specific cutting method for roses.
1. Cutting Time
Roses are suitable for cutting in March and September, as these times offer moderate temperatures, which is also the period when roses take root and sprout. Roses can survive quickly after cutting. It is not suitable to cut in the summer when temperatures are too high.
2. Preparing Soil
Roses grow best in loose, fertile, acidic soil. Prepare leaf mold, garden soil, and vermiculite, mix them in a ratio of 5:3:2, and add 5 pellets of nitrogen fertilizer to serve as the growing medium.
3. Selecting Cuttings
Select sturdy branches free of diseases and pests, ensuring they have at least 3-4 buds. Remove the leaves from the branches, leaving only 2-3. Cut the bottom of the branch at a slant with a disinfected knife and soak it in rooting hormone for 5 hours. After removing it, place it in a cool, well-ventilated area to dry.
4. Planting Cuttings
Fill the prepared flower pot with the growing medium and use a round stick to make holes 3-4 cm apart, about 4-5 cm deep. Insert the rose branches into the soil, press the surrounding soil firmly, and water to keep the soil moist. After planting, place in a semi-shaded area, water moderately, fertilize every 7 days, and wait for the branches to take root.
5. Water Culture Cutting
1. Trim the branches: Before cutting, trim the branches appropriately, cut the bottom of the branch into a slant, and remove most of the leaves to reduce water consumption and prevent leaf rot when they come into contact with water.
2. Choose a container: It is best to use a transparent glass bottle or plastic pot, which allows for easy observation of root changes and helps determine whether it is time to change the water.
3. Planting in Water: Place the processed branches into the bottle, taking care to control the water level. Initially, change the water every 2-3 days, and after the roots form, you can change it once a week.
4. Post-rooting Management: Change the water frequently before the roots form to prevent bacterial growth that may affect rooting. Clean the sticky liquid off the branches when changing the water. You can add rooting powder to the water.
The comprehensive explanation of rose cutting propagation, timing, and methods provided above can help you.