Rose-like Eustoma cuttings root in 7 days, bloom in 1 month, and can even make you money

Taking cuttings from fresh English roses

Actually, the so-called "roses" in flower shops are all Chinese roses (Rosa chinensis). The bright red Carola is very famous - easy to grow and resistant to pests and diseases. Cut a few stems and give it a try; if they take root, they'll bloom again in 2 months!

When the temperature is above 28 degrees, try water propagation:

1. Pick fresh flower stems, cut off the flowers, leave one leaf for photosynthesis, cut the base of the stem at an angle, then put it in a bottle filled with water containing rooting powder.

2. Change the water every 3-4 days. Roots will probably appear in about a week. At this point, don't act rashly - continue water propagation to stabilize the roots.

3. After more than half a month of water propagation, once the roots are stable, you can transplant it into flower soil. The soil here is best if it's loose sandy soil. After planting, be sure to water thoroughly to settle the roots.

When the temperature is below 25 degrees, you can stick them directly into soil:

1. First cut the flowers into short stems 8-10 cm long, preferably at an angle, which helps the flowers absorb water.

2. If you have rooting powder at home, soak them in the rooting powder solution for 20 minutes first, then let them air dry for 2 hours.

3. After drying, you can stick them into moist flower soil. Note that after cutting, they should be placed in a shaded spot at home. Observe for 3-5 days - if they still look perky, they're probably rooting.

4. With any cuttings, some live and some die, so be sure to cut several stems. Let's look at some success stories from fellow gardeners - the "roses" that bloomed after cutting are no less impressive than bought ones!

Taking cuttings from Eustoma

Eustoma, often used as a filler flower, has stunning beauty, and its cutting survival rate is also high. Why not give it a try?

1. Eustoma has long stems, so you can cut them into many small sections 5-8 cm long. Note that each section should have a node (that's the joint where leaves grow). It's even better if it has a pair of leaves.

2. Stick the Eustoma stems directly into moist flower soil - regular flower soil or sandy soil that roots easily will both work. Don't expose them to sun for the first few days, and spray water frequently to maintain air humidity around them. They're very easy to keep alive.

3. After about 3 to 5 days, check if the leaves still look perky. If so, you can try giving them morning sunlight. Soon small buds will emerge from between the leaves.

4. Continue with morning sunlight and water every 3-4 days. The small buds will gradually grow and get taller, and the original old leaves will naturally turn yellow and wither - this is normal.

5. After autumn arrives, Eustoma can be placed on a south-facing balcony or windowsill for care. Water every 3-5 days. It doesn't need any nutrients and will bloom in 1 month. Isn't it even more beautiful than bought ones?

Taking cuttings from Carnations

Carnations are the fresh flowers we're most familiar with, with so many beautiful colors. If you didn't know they can be propagated from cuttings, you're really missing out!

1. Cut the carnation stems into small sections at least 5 cm long, just with leaves attached.

2. First water the flower soil until moist, then insert the carnation stems. Keep them indoors away from sun. Check after about 3 days - if they haven't wilted, that's a good sign.

3. When propagating carnations, don't pull them out to check - just if the little plants look perky, that means they're alive. You can give them some sunlight appropriately, water every three to five days, and they'll grow quite a bit in half a month.

4. Once carnations have taken root, they'll bloom in about 1-2 months. If you propagated many and most survived, you can definitely cut them and give them as gifts!