how do i care for my miniature roses ??

Question

my husband recently bought me a miniature rose plant. it is in a very small container for the home, not outdoors. two days after i got it the leaves started turning yellow !! what went wrong ? how do i fix this before it dies completely ??

Answer 1

The yellowing you mention sounds like to much water or not enough light. Roses like well drained soil and lots of light.
Before you repot or start adding things, try moving it to a window where it will get some sun & don't over water - maybe once a week.
As far as fertilizing, the best product I've found for any type of plant is osmocote - found at Wal-Mart, Lowe's or any other garden center. The granules are time released, so you don't have to worry about burning the roots.
I love miniature roses also - have them in my yard.
Good luck!

Answer 2

no, you cannot count on blooms all year.... these plants were raised in specific conditions to bring them to bloom now..... if you cannot offer them the same conditions, they will stop blooming and if you're lucky and they live, then you can plant them outside and watch them do so much better.... for now, they need warmth, great light probably best from a grow light, as the sun isn't quite strong enuff right now for roses..... a light fertilizer, and a well-draining pot..... transplanting now will cause you to lose bloom .... and the effort put into getting new roots established will stop the bloom production, unless conditions are perfect..... make sure there's no blockage on the drain holes in the pots, don't overwater, but don't allow them to dry out to the point of wilting, either..... I have a pink mini that lives outside here in Zone 7-8 that has been with me for almost 25 years, has been moved to two different homes, and still gives wonderful miniature roses.... the plants don't stay miniature.... mine get nearly four ft tall.... also.... a bit about not transplanting now.... look closely at the plant... is it just one, or is there maybe three in that pot?..... if there's more than one, then your plant is not very old, it's just past being a cutting and has been chemically forced to bloom at this stage..... transplanting now would stress them way too much..... just concentrate on keeping the plant alive until you can plant it outside in spring....

Answer 3

I have a mini rose too. Had it for almost a year from the 2 inch pot to the gallon sized one its in now. I have had it survive spider mites and extreme heat.

did you check it for spider mites? they look like ever so tiny white to clear bugs that kill off the plant.

if you see them on the rose plant using a magnifying glass then well you need to do one of two things:
get an insecticide meant for roses
or put it in the shower and blast it a bit making sure to get the under side of the leaves too.

also the plant might not be getting enough water...they need it daily along with air...try using a small fan near it to circulate the air. also it needs humidity...so put a humidifier in the same room.

you might have to re-pot the plant as it could be getting root bound from such a small container. i had mine for about a month before it out grew the tiny pot. Get some good soil and fertilizer. You only need to fertilize it once every two weeks.

When you plant gets bigger you have to prune it back or it gets woody. Make sure you use rose trimmers and cut on a slant.
Hope this helps you some.

Answer 4

Potted minatures are infamous for getting too much water. Quik-pull the plant out of the pot, or turn it over the sink and see if it is waterlogged. Don't toss it yet--just get the soil dried out, and possibly replant into better, less water-absorbing soil. If you are in Zone 7 or higher, and don't have ice on the ground like most people do this week, plant it outside, or wait until it warms up and the soil is warmer. I have 5 that I have had for years, one is over 25 years old, do wonderfully out front in my flower bed. Less picky and seem hardier than my tea roses.

Answer 5

You might considering completely changing the soil. Remove your rose gently and re pot in a mixture of potting soil and peat moss. Carefully water and place in a sunny place. Also if the pot that it is in is too small re pot into another pot that is slightly larger than the original pot. Good luck with your new addition.

Answer 6

Hello,
I believe you may find good advice and answers at anyone of the sites I listed below.
I visit most of them and more everyday, and am constantly learning more.
Hope this helps,
Dave

Answer 7

oompa loompas with little minature watering cans...lol, sorry I couldn't resist. I don't know personally, I hope you find the help you need and that I at least made you laugh :). peace.