How to propagate roses with a high survival rate
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Friends who have been gardening for a long time often try to propagate flowers themselves, but not all propagations are successful. Therefore, propagation requires many skills, but many friends do not know these skills and often fail. So today, Flower will teach everyone how to propagate roses to increase their survival rate!
Rose propagation can be done throughout the year, but it is best done in spring and should not be done in summer. The survival rate is highest in spring and lowest in summer. Many friends find that their propagated roses have sprouted new buds but die after a few days. What is the reason?
1. Choose strong branches
Many friends choose the branches cut during pruning to propagate roses in order to maintain the beauty of the original pot. They directly use these branches without selection. Most of these branches are tender or dried branches, so the survival rate will be relatively low. Choosing the right branches for propagation is very important. We must choose sturdy branches to ensure the survival rate of the cuttings!
2. Soak the branches
We can soak the branches in water mixed with rooting powder purchased online for two hours. However, if we don't have rooting powder, we can use vinegar and water mixed in a 1:100 ratio to soak the branches at home. But branch soaking is a necessary step in the propagation process!
How to propagate roses with a high survival rate
3. Choose soil
When choosing soil, we should select loose and nutritious soil. Simple and nutrient-rich soil is not suitable for rose propagation. To prevent soil compaction, we need to add some decayed leaf soil and river sand to the soil, and also mix in a small amount of perlite. This is mainly to increase the permeability of the soil and keep the plants well-ventilated!
4. Propagate
First, we need to put the selected soil in the flower pot, then insert the branches we have chosen earlier into the soil. On the surface of the soil, we can add a layer of perlite about 1 cm thick. Then we start watering, making sure that the first watering must thoroughly wet the soil. After that, we move the potted plant to a place with diffused light and let it sit for 5 days. After five days, we will see new buds on the propagated branches.
5. Post-propagation care
Just because new buds have sprouted on our branches does not mean our propagation is over. We still need to care for them meticulously in the later stages. We must be careful not to place the branches in direct sunlight, as this is very harmful to roses, and do not move the potted plants randomly.