Potted Rose Management Methods
Are you curious about the knowledge of potted roses, the management methods of potted roses? The following article will provide you with detailed answers.
Potted roses, due to being planted in pots, have limited soil volume. Moreover, roses have a strong and upright growth habit with well-developed root systems, and the nutrients in the pot soil cannot meet the plant's growth needs. Below are three aspects to introduce the management of potted roses during the planting process.
> Thinning Buds and Pruning After Flowering
Each new branch of the rose can produce flower buds. If all branches are allowed to produce buds and bloom at the same time, nutrients will be scattered, and the buds will not receive enough nutrition. Therefore, it is necessary to remove some of the weaker buds from the branches. For branches with several flower buds, one largest bud should be selected and the rest removed. During the flowering period, avoid strong sunlight and place the plant in a semi-shaded area to extend the flowering time. When the flowers are fading and no longer visually appealing, they should be cut off early to avoid consuming nutrients. After flowering, pruning should be done at the third compound leaf below the flower, between the 3rd and 5th small leaves. Because the first bud at this cut is plump, it will sprout branches and flower buds first, and about 45 days later, the second flowers can bloom.
If the potted rose plant is large with many branches, measures such as pinching off the tips of some branches and leaving buds on others can be taken. This ensures that the branches with buds and pinched branches are distributed evenly on the plant, achieving alternating flowering.
> Proper Watering
Roses have a strong tendency to sprout new branches and bloom multiple times a year, so they require sufficient water supply. The principle for watering potted roses is "water when dry, and water thoroughly." Avoid watering halfway, where the surface of the pot is wet but the soil in the center is still dry, as this can lead to the death of the rose. It is best to water in the morning on sunny days or in the evening after sunset. Avoid watering under the intense sunlight of summer. Using stored tap water is preferable. In summer, due to high temperatures and high water evaporation, the potting soil can dry out easily, so water should be given once in the morning and once in the evening. During the rainy season or continuous rainy days, do not let the pot accumulate water; remove any standing water immediately.
> Timely Fertilizing
Roses enjoy fertilizer. It is recommended to apply a light fertilizer regularly to support flowering and growth, generally once every 7 to 10 days. Liquid fertilizers should be mainly composed of decomposed animal, plant, or poultry manure, diluted with water in a ratio of 1:6 to 1:10 before application. Chemical fertilizers should be used sparingly, and if used, they should be diluted to a ratio of 1:1000 before watering the flowers. alternatives such as rice washing water or fishy water can also be used directly. Fertilizing should be done on sunny days, and the soil should be loosened before application. Wait until the potting soil is slightly dry before applying fertilizer. After application, spray the leaves with water to prevent fertilizer residue from staining them. Water the plant again the next day to wash away harmful salts from the fertilizer. From the appearance of flower buds to just before blooming, spray the back of the leaves and flower buds with 0.1% phosphorus potassium fertilizer every 10 days to accelerate bud development.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of the management methods of potted roses, hoping to provide a starting point and help solve your green plant problems.