The rose is the queen of all colors. Despite her centuries-old age, she is still able to amaze our hearts with her unique aroma and sophisticated look. That rose is the flower of all women and men madly in love with them. But the beauty of a donated plant always wants to be preserved. But how to do it? After all, the rose itself is very moody. The reproduction of the plant will help you with this. How to root a rose stalk correctly? This will be discussed in our article.
Breeding species by cuttings
How to root a rose stalk so that it takes root? First of all, you need to find out which plant varieties can be bred in this way, and which are categorically not adapted for this.
The cuttings, miniature and some varieties of tea-hybrid flowers are excellently propagated by cuttings. Also, polentic roses will be excellent rooting experiments for you.
In fact, many varieties of yellow species are not amenable to reproduction by cuttings. It also does not work out with a wrinkled park rose.
How to do it?
Cuttings of roses from a bouquet is very difficult to root. There is no absolute guarantee that the process will succeed. Only one in ten cuttings gives roots. And this is not so much. Therefore, to achieve greater effect, immediately take a few cuttings, then the likelihood of success of the undertaking will significantly increase.
Let's move on to rooting cuttings. There are several of them. The first method, which we will cover in our article, is to choose from a bouquet of cuttings with young vegetation, which must be lowered into the water. Then it must be put in any growth stimulator. Next, you need to root the cuttings of roses from a bouquet in a pot of earth, into which the stem is immersed until young shoots - they remain above it. Then the seedling is closed with a plastic bottle. Or two sticks are placed on the sides of the pot, on which a plastic film is stretched. After this procedure, leave the plant alone, but do not forget to water it and let it breathe. Wait four weeks for the seedling to take root.
The second way to root the rose stalk is to divide the stems of the plant into 25 centimeter sections. This is best done with a pruner or blade. Do this to prevent damage to the stem. The tops do not need to be taken - they are too thin. We place the cuttings in the ground, then cut the bottom of the plastic bottles and cover them with our seedlings. Periodically, the structure needs to be removed so that our future roses can breathe. In this method, cuttings are planted in the fall.
Important rule
In any undertakings, it is very important to take into account all the nuances. So it is in our business. When selecting cuttings, always remember that you need to pay attention only to the stems on which there are at least two or three buds.
Little tricks
Growing a rose with your own hands is not an easy task. And, unfortunately, the method of reproduction in the bank is not always obtained. What needs to be done so that everything succeeds? Are there any secrets in how to plant roses with cuttings? Just as it is. And they are in front of you.
- Do not root a large number of cuttings in one container. They will not give out shoots.
- Do not use a transparent container.
- A stalk, on which there are no leaves, does not need daylight in order to take root. And vice versa. If there is at least one leaf on the stem, then without light the stem will not take root.
- It is better to take young side branches of the rose.
- When evaporating water from a container with a handle, it is better to add it than to completely change it.
- The older the rose with which the stem was taken, the more difficult it will be to root.
- For the cuttings, the lowest sections are best suited. The closer the stem part is to the ground, the better and faster it will take root.
- There should not be much water in the tank. The more fluid - the less oxygen at the roots, which can cause plants to rot.
We grow rose cuttings in potatoes
This method of plant propagation is one of the most unusual and interesting methods of planting this flower. To do this, we need young shoots of roses that can be obtained during the flowering period, namely in the summer. The stems should not exceed the thickness of the pencil, since in the process they reproduce most quickly. Then we cut young plants into pruning shears. It is advisable to do this a bit at an angle. Do not forget that the cuttings should not exceed 25 centimeters in length. From their bottom, carefully remove all the thorns and leaves, and then immerse the stem in potatoes. Next, we need to choose a place for the trench and dig it. It should be open and sunny, but protected from the wind. The trench should be about fifteen centimeters deep.
The bottom is completely covered with sand so that there are no gaps. We cut the cuttings into the ground at a distance of twenty-five centimeters from each other, and then we fall asleep with the ground. Then do not forget to carefully water. "Why immerse cuttings in potatoes?" - you ask? Rose seedlings placed in potatoes will not feel the need for moisture. They will be fully provided with tubers. Also, they will feed them with synthesized nutrients.
Propagate the domestic rose with cuttings
This is truly a beautiful plant, which is also unpretentious. Propagation of a home rose by cuttings is often not a complicated process at all. The whole secret is to gently cut the stem and place it in a glass with defended water. The only thing you will need to do before the first roots appear is to change the contents in the glass. In order to increase the chances of success, you can add growth stimulants to the water. This option will also save you time. When the roots appeared, the stem should be transplanted into a prepared small glass with special soil for roses. The planted plant is covered with a transparent plastic glass, which will create a greenhouse effect. This will help to get accustomed to the seedling more likely.
Large-scale propagation of domestic roses
There is also a more sophisticated way to root a rose stalk - your pet. This method should be used in spring. Indoor roses are pruned. These branches are divided into cuttings. At the same time, do not forget to ensure that on each seedling there are two or three buds. All vegetation from the stems neatly ends. Seedlings must be left for several hours, so that the slices can heal a little. For our cuttings, it is necessary to prepare many small cups or a large box, as well as special soil for a home rose. Seedlings are placed in a prepared place in moist soil, and then covered with a transparent bag so that it leaves a little free space over the cuttings. After about two to three weeks, you will be able to observe new shoots. It is then that you can start to ventilate them and slowly accustom them to room temperature. When the plants are completely strengthened, they can be transplanted in separate pots, while monitoring the safety of the earthen coma.
Fertilizing young roses
When the new shoots of young roses begin to reach 15 centimeters, they can already be fertilized. In order to avoid root burns, they must be thoroughly shed with water. For young seedlings, a weak solution of complex fertilizer is perfectly suitable, which is best alternated with tincture of mullein and mineral top dressing.