Rose cuttings won't root? Soak the stems in water and do this one extra step, and they'll be covered in roots in 30 days

Recently some gardening friends left comments saying that when they took rose cuttings, the stems wouldn't root. They'd see new shoots sprouting, but within a few days the cuttings wilted and simply wouldn't survive. Actually, in terms of temperature, spring is a more suitable time to take rose cuttings. It's almost early winter now, the temperature is on the low side, and rooting will be slower.

The top of the cutting must keep its true leaves to aid photosynthesis

Some gardening friends say that using soil as a medium to root rose cuttings is too troublesome, since you have to keep an eye on the soil's moisture level at all times. Today Qiu Ma shares a much easier rose propagation method, "water propagation of roses," which is very suitable for beginners, with a success rate of basically 100 percent.

Water propagation rooting method for roses:

1. Choose vigorous stems of the current year, cut the stems into lengths of about 10 cm, keep 3 buds on each stem, and leave a few true leaves at the top

2. Prepare a container filled with clean water

After about half a month, callus tissue forms

3. Use a thin foam board or another carrier that can float on the water, push the rose stems through it and then place it in the water (1/3 of the stem needs to be in the water)

4. Here comes the key point. Many gardening friends stop after the third step, but this step is crucial. After placing the rose stems in the container of water, the container must be shaded from light, which is even more favorable for root growth.

5. After shading is done, place the cuttings in a spot with bright, indirect light and good ventilation, not in direct sunlight. Generally, they will root in about 30 days. When the roots have grown to about 2 cm long, they can be transferred to soil and potted up.

Note: During this period, keep the water in the container clean.

Interested gardening friends can give the water propagation method for roses a try. It is somewhat easier than soil propagation.