Learn this one trick for rose care and you'll be perfect for running a flower shop

Anyone who has grown roses knows that roses can be propagated by cuttings, division, and layering. Seed propagation is rarely used now because it cannot fully preserve the original characteristics of the rose. Cutting propagation is the simplest method: just use some river sand and perlite, select healthy branches, soak them for a few minutes in a carbendazim solution diluted 1000 times, let them dry, and then you can plant the cuttings. Let's look at the specific cutting method below.

Step 1: Good soil

The most common choice is clean perlite, which is quite breathable. At the same time, add a little nutrient soil to prevent water from draining away too quickly and to keep the medium from being too loose.

Step 2: Good branches

Generally, choose branches that have already bloomed, because such branches are healthier and have more sufficient nutrients. Also, the reserved cutting should not be too long; if the leaves are buried underneath, they will easily rot.

Step 3: Slow cutting

When taking rose cuttings, don't rush. Do each step well. First, soak the branches in a carbendazim solution mixed with water at 1000 times dilution for about 2-3 minutes, then take them out and put them in a well-ventilated place to dry. Then you can plant them in soil specially for roses. Generally, place them in a shaded place to acclimate for about 1 week, then gradually move them to a place with slightly stronger light, and after that you can continue growing them.

Be careful to keep the soil slightly moist, as this ensures rooting. A dry environment is not good for rooting and sprouting. Generally, spring and autumn are the two better seasons for cuttings, because summer is too hot and winter is too cold.

Also, the cut branch should have 2-3 buds, and the buds should not be too plump, otherwise they may sprout too early. It is best to keep one bud at the bottom as the bud for future shoots.

The last thing to note is to use a larger pot, as rooting is easier because there is more space and it is more breathable. At the same time, the ratio of perlite to vermiculite is 1:6. Spray a little water in the morning and evening, and place it in a relatively shaded place with better diffused light. It will generally root in about a month, and once the seedling grows a bit larger, it can be transplanted.

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