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Winter Roses: Care from October for a Pot Full of Blooms; Make Free Fertilizer from Banana or Coffee.
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:44
Winter Roses: Care from October for a Pot Full of Blooms; Make Free Fertilizer from Banana or Coffee.
- •Start preparing in October for abundant winter roses, focusing on pruning, sunlight, water, fertilizer, and pest control.
- •Perform two types of pruning: stem and root, ensuring a 15-day gap between them; remove dry, weak, or inward-growing branches.
- •Ensure the rose plant receives several hours of direct sunlight daily and has adequate air circulation for strong growth and flowering.
- •After pruning, loosen topsoil and mix in well-rotted organic manure or compost; avoid over-fertilizing and apply balanced nutrition.
- •Create free fertilizer using banana peels, coffee powder, or ground potato and onion peels to provide potassium and phosphorus.
- •Water only when the topsoil is dry, preferably in the morning, and regularly inspect for pests and diseases, using neem-based products if needed.
Key Questions Answered
Rose pruning involves two types: stem pruning and root pruning, which should never be done simultaneously. Maintain at least a 15-day gap between them while removing dry, weak, or inward-growing branches using clean, sharp scissors.
You can nourish rose plants by adding half a teaspoon of coffee powder twice a month, or using banana peels. Alternatively, you can grind potato and onion peels into a powder to provide essential potassium and phosphorus.
Rose plants need several hours of direct daily sunlight alongside adequate air circulation. For watering, always check that the topsoil feels dry before watering, and perform watering in the morning to prevent root rot and fungal problems.
