Few People Know This Simple Trick to Propagate Roses 🌹 (Fast & Easy), by Wonderful Garden No.1 on YouTube. 26 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 26 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes plus 4 to 8 weeks r
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a healthy stem from this season's growth. Choose one that is firm, green and about the thickness of a pencil, with no flowers or disease.
Cut a 15 to 20 cm length just below a leaf node. Make the cut at a slight angle with a sharp, clean knife so the stem takes up water easily.
Strip the leaves from the bottom half of the cutting. Leave two or three leaves at the top and remove any thorns from the part that will sit in soil or water.
Dip the bottom cut end in rooting hormone powder if you have it. Tap off the excess so the powder coats the stem thinly.
Fill a clean pot with potting mix and water it until damp. Push a pencil into the mix to make a hole, then set the cutting in about 5 cm deep.
Firm the soil around the stem and water again gently. Keep the pot in a warm, bright spot out of direct midday sun.
Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or bottle to hold in moisture. Open it for a few minutes every few days to let air in.
Keep the soil damp but not soaked. After 4 to 8 weeks, tug the stem gently: if it resists, roots have formed and you can pot it on.
Tips and common mistakes
Take cuttings in early morning when the plant is full of water, and plant them the same day.
Too much water is the most common mistake; soggy soil rots the stem before roots form.
Use a sharp, clean blade and wipe it with rubbing alcohol between cuts to avoid spreading disease.
Skip cuttings with soft, floppy tips; firm stems root far more reliably.
Questions
Can I root rose cuttings in water instead of soil?
Yes. Stand the cutting in a jar with about 5 cm of water, change the water every few days, and pot it up once roots are a few centimetres long. Soil usually gives stronger roots.
How long until my rose cutting grows roots?
Most cuttings root in 4 to 8 weeks in warm weather. Cooler conditions slow it down, so be patient and check for new growth before pulling the stem.
Do I need rooting hormone?
No, many roses root without it. Hormone powder can improve your odds, especially with older or woody stems.
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