He grew his moss rose into an old stump, and the neighbors were green with envy

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Moss rose is arguably the most common flower in our daily lives. After all, it's also called "can't-die," and it'll survive if you just scatter some seeds. Because it's so easy to grow, many flower lovers overlook it. But moss rose is common, have you ever seen one grown into an old stump? Without further ado, follow Huahua and take a look!

What does a moss rose old stump look like?

How do you make a moss rose old stump?

1. If you want to grow moss rose into an old stump, you must choose perennial moss roses, such as the annual ones whose branches die the same year, which basically can't be used. You can choose varieties that are tall and branch easily, such as Huohua.

2. Then, use sterilized sharp scissors to remove the branches, leaving about 7-10 cm on each side branch.

3. Choose the moss rose color you like, and cut off a branch that is currently blooming, about 10 cm long.

4. The flowering branch you cut off must be trimmed before use. You can use a sharp knife to cut the lower end of the branch at a 45° angle, then place it in a cool, ventilated place to let the wound dry.

5. On the prepared mother plant, use a knife to split open a small opening, then fit the trimmed moss rose branch tightly together with the cut.

6. Because moss rose branches are relatively soft, you must find a string or small clip to tie the moss rose scion and rootstock together.

7. Place the grafted moss rose directly in full sun for care. It only takes about 1 week for the moss rose rootstock and scion to fully grow together. After that, as long as you care for it well, it can become an old stump and bloom in multiple colors!

How do you make a moss rose old stump bloom quickly?

1. Plenty of water and plenty of sun

Only by giving moss rose sufficient light can it grow like crazy. So, usually you can place the moss rose on a south-facing balcony or south-facing windowsill, or just move it outdoors. When you see the stems looking a bit wilted, just water it a little.

2. Add some compound fertilizer

Although moss rose can grow well without much care, if you want it to bloom in a full pot, you still need to add some compound fertilizer. Each time you water the moss rose, you can add 3-5 granules of compound fertilizer to the water to supplement nutrients for the moss rose, and that's enough!

3. Set up a support frame

If you want the moss rose to become that layered, tiered look, you must support it with a frame. You can bend some wire yourself, or use a protective frame or protective net, and just secure the moss rose branches.

After reading Huahua's introduction,

have all you flower lovers learned it?

Why not hurry and give it a try right now,

and make yourself into an enviable expert too!