How to propagate roses through cutting
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Rose flowers are bright and beautiful, with great ornamental value, and are loved by many. Roses can be propagated by cutting in spring and autumn. The cutting method is simple and easy to operate, with a high survival rate, making it the best propagation method. Below is the specific cutting method for roses.
1. Cutting Time
Roses are suitable for cutting in March and September, as these two times are when the temperature is moderate and it is also the period when roses take root and sprout, allowing the cuttings to survive quickly. It is not suitable to cut in the summer when the temperature is too high.
2. Preparing Soil
Roses grow best in loose and fertile acidic soil. Prepare decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and vermiculite, mix them in a ratio of 5:3:2, and add 5 granules of nitrogen fertilizer to use as the growing medium.
3. Choosing Cuttings
Select healthy branches free of diseases and pests, with at least 3-4 nodes. Remove the leaves from the branches, leaving 2-3 leaves on top. Cut the bottom of the branch with a sanitized knife at a slant, and soak it in root-promoting water for 5 hours. After removing, place it in a shaded and well-ventilated area to dry.
4. Cutting Process
Fill the prepared flower pot with the growing medium and make several holes with a wooden stick, spaced 3-4 centimeters apart, about 4-5 centimeters deep. Insert the rose branches into the soil, press the surrounding soil firmly, and water to keep the soil moist. Place the cuttings in a semi-shaded area, water moderately, and fertilize once every 7 days, waiting for the branches to take root.
5. Hydroponic Cutting
1. Trim the branches: Before cutting, trim the branches appropriately, cut the bottom of the branches into a slant, and remove most of the leaves on top to reduce water consumption and prevent leaf rot when in contact with water.
2. Choose a container: It's best to choose a transparent glass bottle or plastic pot to easily observe the root changes and decide whether to change the water.
3. Cutting into water: Place the processed branches in the bottle, taking care to control the water level, changing the water every 2-3 days in the initial stage, and once a week after roots form.
4. Post-management: Change the water frequently before roots form to avoid bacterial growth that may affect rooting. Clean the mucilage off the branches when changing water. You can add root-promoting powder to the water.
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