How to propagate roses through cuttings?
This article provides a detailed explanation of the rose propagation through cuttings, and now, let me give you a detailed answer.
Rose lovers have commented that they want an article about rose propagation, so today, let's talk about rose cuttings.
Factors affecting the survival rate of rose cuttings
Rose propagation through cuttings is not difficult, so why do so many rose lovers fail to propagate roses? To achieve a high survival rate, we first need to understand the factors affecting the survival of rose cuttings.
1. Temperature effect
Temperature has the most direct and significant impact on the survival rate of rose cuttings. Although roses can be propagated all year round, the survival rate in summer is significantly lower than in spring and autumn. Moreover, if the temperature is high in summer, cuttings are prone to large-scale blackening of stems.
Not to mention our home cultivation environment, even in large-scale greenhouses, if the temperature is very high in a particular summer, the survival rate of cuttings will also be significantly reduced. Therefore, for rose lovers, choosing an environment with relatively suitable temperatures for propagation will result in a higher survival rate.
How to propagate roses through cuttings?
For instance, at this time, with the highest temperature below 28 degrees Celsius, or in early spring around February, the survival rate of cuttings is very high, and it is as easy as just sticking them into the soil. If the winter temperature is between 0-20 degrees Celsius, it is also very easy to propagate roses, which can be considered as having no technical skills involved. Just plant them in the soil, keep the soil moist, and they will root on their own.
2. The substrate for cuttings
The second most significant factor affecting the survival of rose cuttings is the substrate used for propagation. A substrate that is loose, breathable, moisture-retaining, fertilizer-free, and sterile is very suitable for cuttings.
For example, clean river sand, pure vermiculite, pure perlite, ceramsite, etc., are all excellent substrates for propagation and root induction. These do not contain fertilizer, are sterile, and are breathable and moisture-retaining. If propagating during high temperatures, it is recommended to choose these substrates, as they will significantly increase the survival rate.
If propagating in late autumn, early spring, or winter, because the temperature is very low, the requirements for the substrate are not as high, and you can directly use nutrient soil for propagation, and then transplant with the soil after survival.
3. Choosing the branches