How to Propagate a Rose in 90 Seconds 🌹, by theplantcornergb on YouTube. 1 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a healthy stem with no flowers or buds from this year's growth. Choose one that is firm and roughly as thick as a pencil.
Cut a 15 to 20 cm length just below a leaf node using clean, sharp secateurs. A clean cut helps the stem take up water.
Trim the top just above a node and strip the lower leaves. Leave two or three small leaves at the top of the cutting.
Fill a small pot with moist cutting compost and poke a hole in the middle with a pencil or dibber.
Dip the base of the stem in rooting hormone if you have it, then push it into the hole and firm the compost around it.
Water well and let the pot drain. Cover it with a clear plastic bag or stand it somewhere warm and bright, out of strong direct sun.
Keep the compost damp but not soaked. After a week, check that the cutting is still upright and the leaves look healthy.
Wait several weeks for roots to form, then tug the stem very gently. If it resists, pot it on into a larger container.
Tips and common mistakes
Clean your secateurs before cutting so you do not pass on disease from another plant.
Never let the compost dry out completely, but do not leave the pot standing in water.
Keep the cutting out of harsh midday sun or the leaves will scorch before roots form.
Do not tug the cutting too early, as new roots are fragile and break easily.
Questions
How long does it take for rose cuttings to root?
Most take four to eight weeks in warm weather. A gentle tug that meets resistance is the best sign roots have formed.
Can I root a rose cutting in water?
You can, but roots grown in water are weaker and often struggle once potted. Compost gives a sturdier plant.
When is the best time to take rose cuttings?
Late summer to early autumn works well, when the current year's stems are firm but still bendy.
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