My friend trimmed my rosebush and told me to stick the cut stems in fertilized soil right away and possibly a new bush will develop. Is this true? I did it, but I question this method. How long will it usually takes to root itself? Will it even root? I put the stems in the soil 3 weeks ago, but have no idea what to expect. Should I leave them there?
2007-06-12 13:19:23 · 6 answers · asked by Tony M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
often times roses will root this way. it works best if all be the top leaves are removed and there are joints...or areas where the leaves were joined to the plant..below the soil surface. keep them moist (a piece of plastic wrap over the top to make a sorta mini greenhouse helps) it may take several weeks...so be patient.
the best and most reliable method of rooting roses is to take a long stem and bend it over till it will lay on the surface of the ground, scrap the bottom (where it is gonna touch the soil) and place a brick or heavy rock on top. This will keep it in contact with the soil. in a few weeks it will be rooted and you can clip it off the mother plant to place it where ever you desire.
hope this helps. :)
2007-06-12 13:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have done this but only in the fall. I cut a stem from a rose just below a bud line. Dip the tip in rooting powder and put it in the ground. Cover with a glass canning jar and leave it alone for the winter. There will be new growth in the spring when you remove the jar.
You could try the same thing now, without the jar, and see if it works. Make sure it gets plenty of sun and water and a little fertilizer.
2007-06-12 13:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by RBRN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it works. There's a technique used by plant propagators and if you are really interested I will give you the exact directions --but if the stems aren't dried up and brown YET they are probably trying to root right now.
It takes about 6 weeks usually --before they develop enough of a root system to grow a new plant. However you should leave them alone as long as you can stand it before transplanting them; they'll be stronger and more likely to survive. If you'd like you can begin watering them with a weak solution of Miracle Grow; that would give them a boost since it would furnish nutrients needed to form the roots. Water lightly once a week with the solution.
You are doing everything right. Just dont fuss over them.
2007-06-12 13:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by scarlett 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got in no way heard of roses propagating like that, even regardless of the undeniable fact that it seems you are able to with a bite of extra moderen advance in accordance to the yank Rose Society. in accordance to the yank Rose Society: The Timing: the suited stems for taking softwood cuttings are those that have those days bloomed, yet that have not yet began lively advance on the hot bud eyes alongside the stem. The bud eyes ought to, even regardless of the undeniable fact that, be seen and in basic terms commencing to swell. whilst uncertain, it somewhat is extra valuable to take those with smaller bud eyes, extremely than larger. additionally, it somewhat is nice to take the reducing after the bush has been properly-watered. The Stem: confirm to p.c. a healthful, ailment-unfastened stem. Any final bloom components must be remote from the stem by pruning back to the 1st 5-leaflet leafset (or 7-leaflet set on those varieties which tend to offer them). next, count quantity 4 or 5 leafsets down the stem and make the backside decrease on an perspective, a million/4" decrease than that leafset. The decrease 2 or 3 leafsets ought to then be stripped from the stem, taking care to no longer tear the outer layer of the stem. reckoning on the size of the the rest foliage, the ending leaflets on the leafsets is additionally bumped off to insure that the foliage isn't crowded interior the baggie or bottle. the backside of the stem could then be dipped in rooting hormone (powder or liquid) and planted using between right here procedures. thank you you taught me some thing! :-)
2016-10-17 02:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by bondieumatre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. I've never tried it, but I plan on giving it a go soon. I've seen it done and I know that you have to cut the stem below a node and dip it in rooting hormone and keep the soil moist.
2007-06-12 14:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe this will work. I have been gardening for over 50 years and have never heard or read that this was possible.
2007-06-12 13:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by gonzldjfwrrr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋