Easy Ways to Propagate Roses 🌹🌱

Propagating roses can be a fun and rewarding way to grow new plants. Here are some simple methods:

1. Stem Cuttings (Most Common)

What You Need: A healthy rose stem, sharp pruners, rooting hormone, potting soil, and a small container.

Steps:

1. Choose a 6–8-inch-long stem with at least 4–5 leaf nodes.
2. Cut the stem at a 45° angle just below a node and remove the lower leaves.
3. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
4. Plant the cutting in moist soil and cover it with a plastic bag or bottle to retain humidity.
5. Keep it in a bright but indirect light location. Roots typically develop in 4–6 weeks.
6. Water Propagation

What You Need: A jar of clean water.

Steps:

1. Prepare a stem cutting as described above.
2. Place the cutting in a jar of water, ensuring no leaves are submerged.
3. Change the water every few days.
4. Once roots appear (2–4 weeks), transplant it into soil.
5. Layering

What You Need: A healthy, flexible rose branch and some garden soil.

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