How to root a Chinese rose in water culture
Article abstract: Explanation on how to root Chinese roses in water culture and the techniques for growing Chinese roses hydroponically, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
Chinese rose, also known as "monthly red," is called the queen of flowers. It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen low shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Chinese roses can bloom throughout the year, with flower colors ranging from red and pink to occasional white and yellow. They can be used as ornamental plants or as medicinal plants. Modern Chinese roses have diverse flower shapes and colors, not only single-petal and double-petal varieties but also elegant shapes such as high-hearted and curled edges. Some varieties have mixed colors and silver edges. Chinese roses are upright shrubs, 1-2 meters tall; the young branches are robust with short, hook-shaped thorns. Chinese roses have moderate requirements for climate and soil, but they prefer loose, fertile, organic-rich, slightly acidic, and well-drained loamy soil. They thrive in warm, sunny, and well-ventilated environments. When the temperature drops below 5°C in winter, they enter a dormant period.
1. Water Culture Method
(1) Water culture of Chinese roses is suitable for rootless propagation. A section of stem or branch can be cut from the mother plant and cultured in water to form a new hydroponic plant.
(2) Soak the branches in a 0.05%-0.1% potassium permanganate solution for 10 minutes for disinfection, then use tap water to induce new roots.
(3) Insert the cut branch into the water, with the water level reaching one-third of the branch. Remove the leaves that are submerged in water, keep the aerial roots, and ensure they are fully exposed to the air. The image shown is a hydroponic Chinese rose.
Hydroponic Chinese rose
2. Maintenance Guide
(1) Light and Temperature Chinese roses thrive in warm, sunny, and well-ventilated environments. Place the branches in a semi-shaded area during the initial stage of water culture to avoid direct sunlight. The optimal temperature for most varieties is 15-26°C during the day and 10-15°C at night. When the temperature drops below 5°C in winter, they will enter a dormant period. When the temperature consistently exceeds 30°C in summer, they enter a semi-dormant state, affecting the normal growth of Chinese roses.
(2) Water Change Hydroponic Chinese roses should be changed once a day or once every 2-3 days.
The above sharing on how to root Chinese roses in water culture and the specific content of hydroponic methods and techniques for Chinese roses are for everyone's reference and operation.