Surely, flowers live in every house on the windowsill. Someone prefers cacti, and someone more familiar - “ours”. But any person, without exception, would not refuse to become the owner of a tiny rose in a pot. It blooms all year round, delighting the household with a delicate aroma and pleasant appearance.
It is believed that caring for a room rose is unusually complicated. This is actually not the case. A prerequisite is, of course, providing the flower with the necessary conditions for life. To learn about them, you need to have some information. And first of all, you need to find out where the homeland of a room rose is located.
What is a room rose
A room rose is a miniature plant that has the same structure as an ordinary garden plant. Every self-respecting gardener should have some knowledge about his plants. Homeland roses room - subtropics of Southeast Asia. This means that if you want to become the owner of a beautiful plant, you must provide him with proper care.
The main condition is a rose vaccination. If this is not done, then in our climate the flower will die. This is understandable, because the homeland of a room rose differs significantly in temperature conditions, seasonal precipitation, and weather conditions.
To survive, the rose needs vaccination and plenty of fresh air. These are the minimum conditions under which a flower will delight you with its beauty.
Bloom
The homeland of room roses is the territory where summer is all year round. This leads to prolonged flowering of the bush. He only occasionally takes minor breaks. Of course, this also depends on the species.
Those that are most adapted to our climate bloom exclusively in the summer. This is explained by air temperature.
The color scheme of the flower is really amazing. It includes a variety of all shades, from black to white. The exceptions are blue and cyan, as well as their variations. If desired, you can create a similar color by simply adding ink to the water. But you must understand that with such a departure, roses will begin to fade. Those wishing to have a flower of extravagant colors must double care for it.
Rose care
As an indoor flower, a rose requires special attention. You must be prepared for a lot of hassle and problems. Rosa home indoor requires special lighting, temperature, moisture and watering, because the usual conditions for it are significantly different from our climate.
The temperature in the room should be above 14-20 degrees. If it falls below 10 degrees, then the flower falls into a dormant state, and the flowering process stops. Homeland roses room - subtropics, where the temperature is maintained year round at a fairly high point.
Watering is a special chore. Rosa in room conditions is very afraid of drying out and waterlogging. It is very important to water the flower regularly and at the same time. The period of activity should be accompanied by abundant watering. However, you should be careful and not overdo it. During dormancy, watering should be moderate.
Lighting is also due to many nuances. Indoor flower rose is very fond of light and warmth, but in direct sunlight gets burns. That is why it should be placed in the house from the western or eastern side, so that it receives maximum light, but there is also a shadow.
The homeland of indoor roses suggests completely different conditions for its cultivation. Those who want to have a wonderful flower should bring them as close as possible. Vaccinations, of course, contribute to acclimatization, but they are not able to turn the Chinese rose into "our" plant completely. Indoor Chinese rose loves moisture. It should be sprayed regularly from all sides. Sometimes a rose can be washed in the shower. In the room where the flower grows, humidity should be created above 50%. If this is not done, then a spider mite will become possible.
Diseases and Pests
The Chinese indoor rose, like any other flower, is uninsured against pests and various diseases. The most dangerous and unpleasant ailments are the black leg and spider mite. Indoor rose (the birthplace of the plant also provides for specific diseases) requires proper care in order to avoid diseases.
Spider mite
Spider mite - a carrier of dangerous diseases. He settles on a plant and sucks life from it. The leaves of the plant turn white and fall over time. You can get rid of it. It is necessary to treat leaves and flowers with infusion of garlic water or special insecticides. This must be done at least four times. To prevent such a parasite, you should regularly spray the plant and maintain humidity at a sufficient level.
Blackleg
The black leg is one of the most dangerous types of soil fungus. It usually affects plants that are weak and not adapted to the climate. It can appear if watering is too plentiful, or the room temperature is quite low. The action of this parasite is immediately visible - the base of the stem and the root neck turn black. At the first sign, serious measures should be taken, otherwise the plant may die. Initially, you should water the flower with the Fitosporin preparation or a solution of ordinary potassium permanganate. If this does not help and the rose does not heal, healthy cuttings should be cut. Thanks to them, the rose is rooted anew in new soil. The pot should be washed thoroughly with laundry soap, and get rid of the old earth.
Transfer
Indoor rose (the birthplace of the plant has a special soil) requires regular transplantation. This is usually done in early spring. The method is transshipment. It should be remembered when choosing soil that the rose actively uses the substances from it. That is why it is necessary to select the most nutritious earth mixture. This is sod-humus or sod-clay. If there is no way to find it, you can use a mixture of peat, earth and sand.
Choosing a pot is just as important. It should be at least a couple of centimeters larger than the previous one, and have several holes at the bottom. A prerequisite is its light color. This will guarantee that it will be less heated, which will have a beneficial effect on the flower itself. About one centimeter of expanded clay is poured at the very bottom of the pot.
Rest period
Indoor Chinese rose has a mandatory rest period in its cycle. Most often, it begins in mid-autumn, when flowering ends. Then the plant must be transferred to a cool room, the temperature in which should be below 10 degrees. The optimal range for the rest period is 6-8 degrees. In an apartment environment, the content of a room rose during the resting period causes most of the problems.
In winter, the apartments are well heated, and finding a suitable place where the temperature will be quite low is very difficult. Probably, almost the only option for keeping such a flower in an apartment environment is a glazed balcony.
It is very important to provide the rose with warm soil. To do this, it is enough to put the pot in a box with sawdust. You should regularly check the temperature on the balcony so that it does not drop below the 6 degree mark. If this happens, then a black leg may appear, which contributes to the weakening of the plant.
Watering at rest should be moderate. It is not worth spraying the bush at all. If everything is done correctly, then in March the flower will delight you with buds.