Rose cuttings not rooting? Master this method and the survival rate is as high as 99%
In this most beautiful season for roses, many rose growers are starting to prepare cuttings from branches to propagate their roses, but many people find that the cuttings seem to have rooted and sprouted, yet within a few days the cuttings begin to develop black stems. What is going on? Today Bai Xiaomei'er is sharing with everyone the simplest rose cutting method, one that even beginners can use to root cuttings with ease, with a rooting rate as high as 99%.
Fast rooting method for rose cuttings:
1. Cutting medium: vermiculite, slightly coarser grade is fine
2. Cutting tools: disposable plastic cups, convenient for checking the rooting status at any time
3. Tray
4. Branch selection:
This point is very important. Please be sure to choose mature, robust, semi-lignified post-bloom branches, dark green in color. Branches that are too tender cannot root. Cut the branches into lengths of about 8 cm, making sure each branch has more than 2 bud nodes, and it is best to keep 2 leaves at the top.
5. Branch treatment:
If conditions allow, you can prepare a little rooting powder, mix it with water, soak the branches for about half an hour, then take them out and let the surface moisture dry before use.
6. Poke a few small holes in the bottom of the disposable plastic cup, then put the prepared vermiculite into it and water thoroughly.
7. Prepare some carbendazim solution, put the disposable plastic cup filled with vermiculite into it and soak for about half an hour to sterilize the vermiculite and prevent black stems caused by bacterial growth during the cutting process.
8. After the preparation work is done, insert the branches into the vermiculite, and place the vermiculite cup in the tray, keeping a certain amount of water in the tray.
After cutting is complete, place it outdoors in a bright, ventilated spot with indirect light, and keep the vermiculite in a moist state. The rose cuttings will begin to root in about half a month. During this period, be sure not to pull the branches out to look, so as not to damage the root system. When the roots at the bottom have grown thick and dense, they can be potted up.
This is the simplest rose cutting method I have personally tried, and roses propagated with vermiculite cuttings will have stronger root systems. Flower growers who are interested can give it a try.