Can roses be rooted by direct soil insertion? Steps for propagating roses.
Can roses root directly when planted in soil?A small piece of knowledge to share with you whether roses can root directly when planted in soil and the propagation method and steps of rose maintenance. Let's get to know more about it.The hot summer has passed, and it is now considered autumn. The weather in autumn is relatively cool, and the leaves of many plants gradually turn yellow and fall off. Autumn is actually a good season for growing flowers. Many plants' pruning, cutting, fertilizing, and potting are done in autumn.Plants like roses are suitable for pruning, fertilizing, and propagating by cuttings in autumn. If you also have roses at home, you can cut a few pots appropriately while pruning, and they can root in about a week. After rooting, they can be potted for planting.Some people worry that after autumn comes the cold winter, and they are concerned that the young seedlings may be frozen. In fact, the low temperatures in winter are not a problem for young rose seedlings from cuttings. Even in the cold winter, they can be well cared for as long as we keep them indoors.Explanation of rose cutting steps:**Selecting rose branches:**Most roses in autumn have already started to wither, and some may even have started to fade in summer. The branches we choose for cuttings should be the ones with faded flowers, as they contain a higher nutrient content, and the flowering branches are usually the new branches of the current year. Old branches are difficult to root, so using new branches is the best choice.**Pruning the branches:**Cut the branches after the flowers have faded, with a length of about 15-20 centimeters, preferably with two leaves to promote photosynthesis. The branches should not be too short or too long. Having leaves promotes photosynthesis and increases the secretion of chlorophyll.Place the pruned branches in a fungicide solution for disinfection for 2 minutes. The time should not be too long, as prolonged exposure can prevent the branches from rooting.Take the branches out of the fungicide solution and let them air-dry naturally, then dip the cut ends in a rooting hormone or rooting powder.**Preparing the cutting substrate:**There are two methods for propagating roses: water cutting and soil cutting. Water cutting roots faster, but there is a later process of adapting to the pot. Using soil cutting is the best method, as it can be directly potted. The soil substrate for cutting can be perlite, sand, or coconut coir, both of which are suitable.