How to Root Store-bought Roses! (Clone those roses you just got for/from that special person!), by The Chaos Gardener - Paint the World with Plants on YouTube. 2 min 53 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 53 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Check the bottom of each rose stem. If you see any green, the rose is fresh enough to try. Brown, dry stems will not root.
Look along the stem for developed nodes, the spots where buds are growing. Make an angled cut just above a node to expose more surface for roots.
Strip the lower leaves and clean the stem. Leave only a partial leaf at the top so the cutting can still transpire water.
Fill a small pot with propagation potting soil. Poke a hole in the soil with a pencil or stick where each cutting will go.
Dip the cut end of each stem in rooting hormone powder. Shake off the excess, then place the stem into a prepared hole.
Press the soil down around each stem to remove air pockets. Water gently so the soil settles and stays moist.
Keep the pot warm and out of direct sun. Check the soil often and water when the top starts to dry.
Tips and common mistakes
Poking the hole first keeps the rooting powder on the stem instead of scraping it off.
Only very fresh roses root well, so start the cuttings the same day you get the bouquet.
Use clean, sharp scissors to make a smooth cut and avoid crushing the stem.
Questions
Can I root roses from an old bouquet?
Only if the stems are still green at the bottom. Once they turn brown and dry, the cutting has little chance of rooting.
Do I need rooting hormone?
It greatly improves your odds, but some cuttings can root without it. The powder helps the cut end form roots faster.
How long before the cuttings root?
It usually takes several weeks. Keep the soil moist and give the cuttings gentle warmth and indirect light while you wait.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
