Roses are among the most beloved flowers in the world, admired for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism. However, buying new rose plants can be costly, and many gardeners prefer to propagate roses from cuttings — a simple, natural, and rewarding method.
Surprisingly, one of the most effective and accessible ways to do this involves a common household item: toilet paper. This trick helps maintain the right level of moisture for your rose cuttings, increasing their chances of rooting successfully.
Let’s explore how this method works, why it’s effective, and how you can try it at home.
🌿 Why Use Toilet Paper for Rose Cuttings?
Toilet paper might seem like an odd choice for gardening, but it has several useful properties:
- It retains moisture well, which keeps the cuttings hydrated without soaking them.
- It is biodegradable, so it doesn’t harm the environment or the plant.
- It protects the cuttings from drying out, especially during the crucial rooting stage.
- It promotes faster root formation by maintaining a humid microclimate around the stem.
This makes it a clever and inexpensive alternative to rooting sponges or commercial propagation media.
🌹 What You’ll Need
To try this toilet paper rose propagation method, gather the following materials:
- Fresh rose cuttings (6–8 inches long, taken from a healthy plant)
- A roll of toilet paper
- A spray bottle filled with clean water
- A plastic wrap or zip-lock bag
- A rooting hormone (optional but recommended)
- A small pot with potting soil or garden soil
🌸 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Cutting
Select a healthy rose stem that has recently bloomed and is about the thickness of a pencil. Avoid stems that are too young or too old.
- Cut a 6–8 inch section from the stem, just below a leaf node.
- Remove all flowers, buds, and leaves from the lower half of the cutting.
This ensures the plant focuses its energy on root growth rather than leaf maintenance.
Step 2: Prepare the Cutting
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