By: Norm Stewart
Submitted: 2010-10-18 22:08:33 | Word Count: 483
Use rose cuttings to your benefit. It may sound daunting but if you understand how it is done, you will be awestruck with the results.
Rooting rose cuttings can be beneficial to the rose grower but only if you follow basic instructions.Enumerated below are a few straightforward and easy ways on how to root rose cuttings.
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· Good Timing
It is a known fact that roses can be rooted at any time of the year, but for greenhorn gardeners, November to February, the cool months, would mean a better chance in succeeding.
· The Correct Process
The tip of stems that have recently bloomed is the easiest part to root. The flower heads should be removed to the first set of healthy leaves. The length of the rose cuttings should be 6 to 8 inches long and must be cut with a sharp and clean or shears at a suggested angle of 45 degrees.
As a general rule, cuttings should never be exposed to extreme cold or heat since they are sensitive. The rose cuttings must be dried up. The sooner you stack the cuttings, the better the chances of achievement will be.
· Boost the Cuttings
Willow water may be used for newly stuck cuttings.Rooting hormones are also used to increase the number of roots in a cutting and the victory rate of cuttings to root.
· Location, Location, Location
Look for a place that does not have too much direct sunlight as it can damage your rose.Bright but indirect light is the key.
· Equipment
As a general rule, the soil must be sandy. The soil should be coupled with peat moss or pine bark about up to 1/3 or if not available, any similar material will do. Growth of leaves should be removed on the lower half of the cutting. All cuttings must be stuck in the materials/soil.
· Tender Loving Care
As a general rule, cutting should be dried up once stuck. Make sure that you water the cutting every other day, at least. If your rose plant is located in a very cold environment, make sure that you shelter the cuttings several hour per day.
The cutting will sprout roots after 1 to 2 month of being stuck. This is a critical time but can be easily controlled with just regular watering. Leave the cutting for a year before transferring it to its new location.
Rose cuttings and the process of rooting can be trouble-free as long as you do your research. This wintry weather may mark the beginning of your journey towards becoming an authority in rooting rose cuttings.
Author Resource:-
Norm Stewart is an expert Rose flower grower for 20 years and loves to share some valuable, professional tips to interested rose enthusiasts all over the world. Claim Norm’s popular FREE eCourse available at http://www.caringforrosesmadesimple.com
