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The rose is considered the queen of all decorative flowers. It is widely used for landscaping flower beds in cities and rural areas. To get a spectacular bloom, you need to figure out how to grow a rose at home.
Roses on the windowsill: growing
It is quite possible to grow roses on a balcony or in an apartment on a windowsill, but you need to competently and responsibly approach this issue and choose the most suitable variety. Miniature varieties are ideal, which are equally well suited for roofs, balconies, outdoor terraces.
Roses on the windowsill
You can grow them on a windowsill, in hanging baskets or boxes on the balcony railing. Climbing roses grow very well at home. Plants of this group have small flowers, about 2-4 cm in diameter, colored in various shades. Usually the bushes do not grow more than 50 cm in height.
For those who prefer large fragrant buds, it is recommended to choose varieties from the hybrid tea group. Single flowers on long straight legs exude a unique aroma. Roses can be tall or short.
Growing roses on the balcony is quite possible, since there are many compact varieties that fit perfectly into the interior of the loggia and apartment. Due to their unpretentiousness, they will delight with their flowering, aroma and abundance of buds. Climbing roses are suitable for growing on the balcony, but they have very long shoots, this should be taken into account when choosing a variety.
What you need to know before starting growing
Many people believe that caring for roses at home is just watering, but this is not the case. For flowering, the rose needs to create the most comfortable conditions.
You need to create the most comfortable conditions
Plants are often bought in flower shops that are in a state of flowering, so it is important for them to ensure the correct adaptation period. So that all efforts are not in vain, you need to create peace and freedom for the plant in the first days. In no case should you immediately transplant roses brought from the store, as they need to get used to the indoor microclimate.
You need to pay attention to the conditions in which the plant was previously and try to accurately recreate them at home. To do this, you just need to consult with the seller. It is imperative to clarify information regarding:
- combinations of shadow and light;
- temperature;
- humidity;
- watering regime.
The addiction can last for 2 weeks, which is why during this period it is necessary to protect the plant from weeds, and also to prevent overheating in the sun.
It is imperative to purchase special fertilizers for roses, which are available in almost every gardening store. It is important to immediately prepare the soil for the subsequent plant transplant. You can purchase a ready-made substrate, but you should strictly monitor its quality.
It is important to know how to properly grow roses at home. Flowers should not be allowed to dry out, therefore, timely and abundant watering must be ensured.Wilted leaves and flowers must be removed immediately with a pruner. In this case, they will bloom much longer, and more inflorescences will appear.
It is important to prepare the ground right away
When growing roses, you need to ensure that diseases and pests do not appear on them, so you should periodically inspect the leaves, stems and flowers. Observing all the simple rules, you can grow a beautiful flower that will delight you with its excellent flowering for a long time.
On the propagation of roses at home from seeds and using the stem
Roses look very beautiful on the windowsill, moreover, their cultivation does not take much time and effort. Flowers can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.
The ideal breeding season is summer. The best material for the planting procedure is a stalk cut in June. To do this, you need to cut off the already faded branches, making a cut obliquely, leaving three buds each, do not cut off the same number of leaves. When carrying out cuttings, all conditions for transplanting and growing roses must be strictly observed.
When rooting the stems, it must be borne in mind that the buds should look straight up. Pruning should be carried out strictly under the kidney, as this will allow the roots to quickly "join" the growth, scooping useful microelements from the kidney.
The best material for the planting procedure is a stalk
It is best to remove all buds from cuttings immediately, as well as remove excess leaves. You only need to leave 2 leaves, cutting them in half. Further, the branches are kept for 24 hours in substances that stimulate more rapid root formation. Saplings can be rooted in:
- a jar of water;
- soil;
- potatoes;
- flowerpot.
To root cuttings in water, they must first be freed from the leaves and placed in a container, which is then moved to a warm room with a good level of lighting. In this case, the water needs to be changed every other day, carefully examining the cuttings. If mold has formed on them, then such planting material cannot be used in the future. As soon as the roots are formed, you need to transplant the cuttings into a pot with loose soil and cover with a jar on top for better rooting. Planting a rose with cuttings at home does not cause any difficulties. The most important thing is to competently and responsibly approach this issue.
A very interesting way to propagate a rose in a potato is that this vegetable contains a lot of moisture and starch, which help create an ideal breeding ground for the plant. Tubers need to be washed, rotten, damaged and diseased tubers must be discarded. A stalk should be placed in the center of the potato, deepening the cut end by 3 cm. Then place the potato in a container with cleaned sand, positioning it so that the top of the tuber sticks out slightly from the ground. Cover it with a jar on top.
Feeding should be done weekly.
Feeding should be done weekly. From time to time you should open the jar to air the cutting. It is important to know how to root home roses in the soil correctly so that they grow as quickly as possible and take root well. For this it is necessary to place the prepared cuttings in the substrate. Light spraying should be carried out periodically.
You can also grow roses from seeds. After flowering, the petals of the flowers fall off, and a seed capsule remains. You need to let it ripen completely, then cut it in half and free it from the pulp. Place the seeds in a 3% peroxide solution for 30 minutes. After that, the seeds should be well dried and placed in the refrigerator for 2 months. Then place the seeds in linen bags with soil and leave them in a warm room for germination. From time to time you need to moisten the soil, but not to allow an excess of moisture, you need to inspect the bags so as not to miss the moment of emergence. After that, you can plant the sprouts in prepared pots.
Preparing for planting sites and planting material
When growing a rose in an apartment, you need to consider that the flower is quite picky about the planting site. The place for a flower pot should be well warmed up and be sufficiently lit. In the shade, the growth of the rose slows down somewhat, the shoots stretch out, the buds grow small.
Do not allow waterlogging, as this contributes to the defeat of fungi and other diseases. It is very important to properly prepare the soil or purchase a ready-made substrate at a flower shop.
The flower is quite picky about the planting site
The day before planting, the roses should be placed in water for about 10 hours. Before planting, the roots must be shortened to 20 cm, and the damaged ones must be cut to healthy tissue. After that, remove all dried branches, and trim the remaining ones a little. In strong shoots, 5 buds are left.
How to properly plant a rose at home
When growing a rose on a windowsill, you need to properly prepare the planting material. It is better to plant the plant in the fall so that it takes root well during the winter. However, when preparing cuttings from a bouquet, during what period the cuttings do not play a big role, and planting can be carried out in the spring.
Initially, you need to select several roses from the bouquet, remove the thorns and completely immerse the stems in water for a day. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the stem obliquely at an angle to prevent air from entering the cut. The stalk must be at least 10 cm long and have at least 1 bud; it is worth sprinkling the cut with activated carbon powder. Next, you need to put the stalk in a vase of water and cover it with a plastic bag. You can add biostimulants or a little honey to the water. When the roots appear, the plant needs to be transplanted into the soil and watered regularly so that the soil always remains moist. Thus, you can organize the planting of a room or balcony rose, which will delight with its flowering for a long time.
It is necessary to put the cutting in a vase of water
Further care
When growing a purchased rose, you need to provide it with competent care, as this will allow you to achieve long flowering. This plant loves light at any time of the year, so it grows most comfortably on the south or east side. However, it is worth remembering that direct sunlight should not fall on the plant so as not to burn the leaves.
In summer, when the sun is especially active, it is best to put the flower on a stand and slightly cover the blinds or curtain. In the fall and winter, additional lighting will be required, so you need to use a tabletop or a special seedling lamp. The distance between it and the plant should not be less than 40 cm.
The rose will grow well only under the right conditions. This flower loves moisture, but does not tolerate heat at all. Indoor humidity should be 50-60%. Higher values can provoke the formation of fungus, as a result of which the flower may die.
The optimum temperature for rose growth should be 16-22 ° C, in winter - 8-15 ° C, which is why you can take the plant out onto a glazed balcony. It is not so difficult to grow a rose, however, if the care of the plant is not followed, it can get sick and die.
This flower loves moisture
In the hot season, watering should be done daily. By autumn, the amount of watering is reduced. In winter, it is enough to water the rose 1-2 times every 10 days. By spring, the frequency of watering is gradually increased. Approximately 0.5 liters of water should be poured into the soil, and after 30 minutes the residues are removed from the pan so that the liquid does not stagnate and infection and fungi do not multiply in it.
Features of growing roses at home in a pot
You can grow a rose yourself and in a pot. However, it is imperative to provide the plant with the most comfortable conditions. To do this, it is important to observe the level of humidity, lighting, and also timely apply top dressing.
For irrigation, it is advisable to use distilled or settled water for 3 days. During the flowering period, the rose needs to be bathed daily. To prevent excess water from getting into the soil, the pot must first be wrapped in plastic. The water pressure should not be too great so as not to damage the buds and flowers.
During the flowering and growing season, mineral fertilizers must be applied. For this, any feed containing nitrogen and potassium is suitable. It is better to plant and transplant a rose in the spring, since during the warm period the seedlings will be better able to take over.
You can organize the planting of a room or balcony rose, which will delight you with its flowering for a long time. However, it is imperative to provide the plant with the most comfortable conditions - this will allow you to grow a strong and sturdy plant.
