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No Need To Buy A Rose Plant: Grow A New One From Just One Cutting.
- •Choose a healthy, disease-free rose branch about 10 to 15 centimeters long for the cutting.
- •Remove leaves from the lower part of the cutting, leaving only two to three leaves at the top, and make a slanted cut.
- •Use a well-drained potting mix combining regular soil, cocopeat, and sand to prevent water stagnation.
- •Keep the cutting in a spot with adequate indirect light and protect it from harsh sunlight.
- •Do not pull out the cutting to check for roots just because new leaves appear, as root development takes time.
Key Questions Answered
Choose a healthy, disease-free branch about 10 to 15 centimeters long that is neither extremely soft nor overly woody and old, using clean scissors or a knife. Remove the lower leaves while leaving two to three leaves at the top, and make a slightly slanted cut at the bottom end.
Use a potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain out easily, such as regular soil mixed with cocopeat and sand. Ensure the pot has drainage holes, and avoid letting water accumulate or keeping the soil constantly soaked to prevent the cutting from rotting.
Placing a new cutting in harsh direct sunlight immediately can harm its development. Instead, keep it in an area with adequate light and use a transparent, unsealed plastic cover to help maintain moisture around the cutting without blocking airflow.
