How to Take Rose Cuttings That Actually Root, by envii on YouTube. 4 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick a healthy, flower-free stem from this year's growth. Late spring and early summer softwood is bendy but firm, not woody or floppy.
Cut a stem about 15 to 20 cm long just below a leaf node. Make the cut clean and angled with sharp secateurs.
Trim the cutting below a node so it is around 10 to 15 cm. Strip the lower leaves and leave two or three at the top.
Dip the base in rooting hormone or mycorrhizal fungi if you use it. Tap off any excess powder.
Fill a small pot with gritty, free-draining compost and firm it gently. Water it before you insert the cutting.
Push the cutting into the compost so the bottom two nodes are buried. Firm the compost around the stem.
Water again and cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or bottle to hold in humidity. Keep it out of direct sun.
Keep the compost damp but not soaked. Check for roots after about 4 to 8 weeks by tugging gently.
Pot the rooted cutting into a larger pot and grow it on before planting it out.
Tips and common mistakes
Take more cuttings than you need, since not every one will root.
Use clean, sharp secateurs to avoid crushing the stem and spreading disease.
Don't let the plastic cover sit in strong sun or the cutting will cook.
Remove the cover for a few minutes each day to let air in and stop mould.
Questions
When is the best time to take rose cuttings?
Late spring and early summer, when this year's growth is soft but firm. Softwood cuttings root faster in warm weather.
Do I need rooting hormone?
No, but it can help. A mycorrhizal fungi product or rooting powder can improve your chances, especially on tricky varieties.
How long until the cutting roots?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks. Tug gently on the stem: if it resists, roots have formed.
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