Choose the right pot when repotting Chinese roses, don't repot blindly or you might kill them
This article introduces the topic of repotting Chinese roses, and any mistakes are welcome to be corrected!
This is the 810th day of the daily original article series
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《Three-Step Method for Growing Chinese Roses》Series: Article 10
The previous 9 articles have detailed some basic knowledge that needs to be understood before growing Chinese roses, including the selection of rose varieties and the purchasing method of young seedlings.
Now that we have the rose seedlings, it's time for the practical part, where we need to start growing them, and there are many things to take care of.
To be honest, it's hard to know where to start at first, let's take it step by step, starting with how to choose a pot today.
Do you need to repot Chinese rose seedlings with pots?
Many rose enthusiasts don't know what to do when they receive rose seedlings.
Especially for seedlings with pots at home, it's unclear whether to repot or not, and when to repot.
It is recommended to repot the received rose seedlings into a slightly larger pot for easier management.
V9 pots are very small, relatively difficult to manage water and fertilizer, which is fine in nurseries with professional management, but most people at home can't achieve such perfect management.
What size pot should you repot into?
The size of the pot for rose seedlings should be determined based on the size of the seedlings.
Don't repot Chinese roses blindly or you might kill them
For example, for the v9 pot seedlings from Green Enthusiast Network, they can be repotted into a 1-gallon pot, and if it's a climbing variety, they can be directly repotted into a 2-gallon pot.
Note: The larger the pot, the more difficult it is to manage moisture, so it's generally recommended to repot into a pot one size larger than the original.
Seedlings with weaker roots are best repotted into a small pot to grow roots first, and then repotted again after the roots have grown well.
Weak seedlings planted directly into a large pot can easily die. So remember: strong seedlings can use larger pots, and weak seedlings should use smaller pots.
What kind of pots can be used for Chinese roses?
There are many options for pots for growing Chinese roses. For outdoor cultivation, it is recommended to use earthenware pots, while for balcony cultivation, you can use gallon pots, green mountain pots, and other plastic or ceramic pots.
The pot should not be too shallow, and a ratio of 1:2 between the pot and the rose plant is ideal for viewing.
Here, Green Enthusiast Network mainly introduces two types of commonly used plastic pots.
1. Gallon Pot
Gallon pots are a type of plastic pot that is cheap, durable, resistant to aging, and lightweight.
Gallon pots can generally last for 3 years outdoors and are one of the most widely used pots.
Note: When using large gallon pots, such as 3-gallon or 5-gallon pots, the soil must be well-aerated to prevent root suffocation.
2. Root Control Pot
Root control pots, also known as green mountain pots, have a concave and convex design on the inner wall of the pot, with a root-breaking layer that allows roots to concentrate on the upper layer and around it, making them the first choice for nursery seedlings, and can grow very good roots.
Especially suitable for cultivating fleshy-rooted flowers.
Note: Although root control pots are beneficial for plant root growth, they have strong water permeability, requiring frequent watering.
This makes them suitable for enthusiasts who can't help but water frequently.
However, due to their strong water permeability, watering in summer can become a burden.
The above mentioned is the relatively conventional choice of pots for bush Chinese roses. What about climbing Chinese roses? What size pot should be chosen?
Choosing Pots for Climbing Chinese Roses
Many enthusiasts think that climbing Chinese roses grow large and need large pots, so they plant small seedlings directly in large pots. If your soil is well-drained and you manage it well, there's no problem.
But Green Enthusiast Network still suggests that you: follow the method for bush Chinese rose potting for climbing rose seedlings, and first put them in a 1-gallon or 2-gallon pot.
If you find it麻烦 to repot when the plant grows large and want to plant it directly, the soil must be well-drained, otherwise it is very difficult to manage moisture, especially for enthusiasts who like to water, which is an absolute challenge.
Adult climbing Chinese rose seedlings generally need 3-gallon or 5-gallon pots. With a large pot and more soil, the growth of climbing Chinese roses will be better, and the effect will be achieved quickly.
For enthusiasts with space, Green Enthusiast Network suggests planting climbing Chinese roses directly in planting boxes, and of course, ground planting is the best!
Planting boxes have enough space for rose roots to grow and are convenient for fertilization. With sufficient water and fertilizer, the effect can generally be achieved in 2 years.
However, using a planting box to grow roses does indeed consume a lot of soil. Some enthusiasts asked me the other day, how to prepare the soil for planting climbing Chinese roses in a planting box?
Due to limited space, Green Enthusiast Network will share various potting methods for Chinese roses in tomorrow's article. Good potting soil for roses can save you a lot of management trouble.
The above is a detailed introduction to repotting Chinese roses, have you understood?