How to choose a good potted rose at the flower market?
You may not know the small knowledge of choosing a good potted rose at the flower market. Let's take a look together.
Roses are always a common sight at the flower market in spring. Many people buy them because they look beautiful, but after taking them home, the roses gradually wither. If you want to keep roses well, choosing the right rose seedlings is also very important. Today, I will teach you how to choose roses at the flower market.
Points to consider when choosing roses at the flower market
1. Check the root system
When choosing a potted rose at the flower market, the first thing to look at is the growth condition of the rose's root system. Only roses with strong roots can grow better. The number of flowers is actually not particularly important.
You can pick up the pot and observe whether there are roots growing out of the bottom hole of the pot. If the roots can be seen clearly, it means that the root system of the potted rose is pretty good and will be easier to care for.
2. Check the stability of the plant
In addition to observing the rose roots, maintaining the stability of the rose plant is also a method to ensure the root system. Some vendors may temporarily repot the incoming rose seedlings to sell them at a higher price, so maintaining the stability of the plant is very necessary.
If the rose plant is not stable, it may indicate that it has been repotted temporarily or has root rot. You should avoid buying it.
3. Observe the leaves of the rose
After checking that there is no problem with the root system of the potted rose, you should carefully observe the leaves of the rose. The observation should be careful, and the back of the leaf surface should also be checked. Roses are easily infected with red spiders, which are very small and not easily detected. Therefore, when you see tiny yellow spots on the leaves, you should flip over the back of the rose leaf to check. If there are black, red, or white dots, it indicates red spiders and should not be purchased.
Also, observe the new leaves of the rose. If there are signs of deformity or curling, it is often a bad sign, possibly indicating a powdery mildew infection, and should be avoided.
4. Observe the condition of the rose branches
Observe the robustness of the rose branches at the top and try to choose a potted rose with strong branches and a full plant shape. Such potted roses will have more uniform blooming. Also, you can choose those with more flower buds. If the flowers are all open, they will wilt soon, reducing the time for appreciation.
5. Observe the potting soil
In the flower market, many potted roses are cultivated in garden soil. When choosing, be careful that if the potted rose is purely cultivated in garden soil, it may not grow well at home due to the soil compacting. Of course, potted roses cultivated in garden soil are much cheaper, but if you want to grow them well at home, it's best to choose potted roses cultivated in rose soil or floral planting soil, which has better breathability and is easier to care for.
If the pot is cultivated in garden soil, if you need to change the soil after buying it home, you should choose the right timing. It is not suitable to change the soil when the weather is hot, as it can easily wither completely.
The above is the complete content on how to choose a good potted rose at the flower market. Green plant enthusiasts can refer to this for reference.