Rose Rubber
Growing Roses from Stem Cuttings
Growing climbing roses, growing miniature roses or any type of roses from stem cuttings can be a hard task if you have never done so before. Some types of roses are harder to grow from stem cuttings, so it is best to research the type of roses you have cuttings from prior to beginning your rose gardening experience. Growing roses for cuttings can be done from a stem cutting to return the favor. However if you simply want to have your own rose tree garden or deal with simple rose gardening from a cutting, here are a few ideas to help you along.
Growing roses from a stem cutting can be the fastest way of getting your rose gardening career off the ground. There are few ways of growing miniature roses or growing climbing roses but you can do so from cuttings and make the wait shorter. Rose gardening from cuttings generally takes an average of about 3 weeks. You will want to get your stem cuttings from a healthy plant that has no disease or insect infestations. Cut the stems only from plants that have recently bloomed or are currently blooming for the best results. Your preference of stem length can be used when cutting, but no more than 20 inches should be taken at most. Cut the stems into sections if they are more than 4 inches long and take away any blooms that are on the stems. Cut away any leaves that are old or not needed, but it is important to leave one or two small leaves.
Rose planting comes after clipping the bottom tip of your stem cuttings at an angle. The area should then be sliced with a sharp knife to remove a thin area of stem about an inch up the stem. Dip the stripped tip into fresh water and then into a rooting hormone. This is not actually required, but will help keep the tips from rotting before taking root.
Use a small pot with about half an inch of sand in the bottom, then filled completely with a indoor mix that drains well. Completely wet the soil until it is moist but not dripping. Put the cuttings in the pot at a slant and push them down into the soil until the leaves almost touch the soil or the ends do not hit the sand mixture in the bottom of the pot. Rose planting is a careful procedure when done with rooted plants, but cuttings are even more delicate and should not be forced, therefore if the stems are becoming lodged you should wet the soil and try again.
Once cuttings are placed properly, use a plastic baggie filled with air over the top of the pot until it fits about half way down the sides. Use a large rubber band to hold it in place. Keep the pot out of sunlight because the sun will dry them out and cause their death. Some diffused light is best.
About the Author
Lewis Paul is a rose garden enthusiast and enjoys helping others get started in this amazing hobby. For more great information on growing roses from cuttings, and to receive a Free 10 Lesson mini-course, visit http://www.rosegardenbasics.com.
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