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i was recently given a tiny rose bush as a gift from a family member. and i have no idea how to keep it alive. can u give me some information on caring for roses. its not a huge giant bush but its just a little tiny one in a pot about 3 inches tall. and 3 inches in diameter. so it is a very small. how can i keep it alive through the winter. it is inside right now and i want to replant it outside in the spring. so how do i keep my little plant alive

2007-11-06 04:43:59 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie 6 in Home & Garden Garden & Landscape

thanks sptfyr. i live in minnesota by the way so the winters r long and cold. thanks for the info

2007-11-06 05:16:29 · update #1

i just need tips to keep them alive right now. right now they look dead i have been watering them and giving them sun but nothing is working

2007-11-06 05:17:11 · update #2

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Actually, these tiny roses are meant to be planted outside and should be placed in a large container or in the ground as soon as possible. You can keep it inside for the winter if you like. Just find a sunny location and make sure you keep on top of the watering since it is in such a tiny pot. Miniature roses are just as hardy and winter tolerant as their larger counterparts, but it would be helpful to know what zone you are in to assist you with winterizing your rose. As soon as the last freeze of Spring is over then you may transplant your mini outside in a location that gets no less than 6 hours of full sun. From then on your rose should be just fine over winter.
Good Luck

ADDITION: If you are giving it sun and water and it is still doing poorly then the chances are that it is root bound. You might try getting a much larger container and repotting making sure you loosen the soil and unbind the roots before repotting.

2007-11-06 05:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1 0

Rose bushes need a good bit of humidity, you can try placing the pot on a cookie sheet with a thin layer of rocks.
When you water the plant, a small amount of water will go through the pot and sit on the cookie sheet creating a small area of humidity for the plant.
Or you can spritz the plant every morning with water, using a small bit of soap in the water will also keep bugs away.
Make sure the plant has plenty of sunlight or artificial light.
When you plant it outside just make sure you pick the appropriate spot and good luck!

2007-11-06 05:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by threesmyluv 2 · 0 0

Roses are not house plants BUT..... If it is still alive place it in the sunniest spot you have and water it when it gets dry. If it's not dry - don't water.

Also - you can over winter roses in an unheated garage in a dark area - they will go dormant and lose their leaves. Just remember to give them a drink every once in a while.

2007-11-07 06:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by rosemom l 1 · 0 0

These little tiny roses aren't meant to be planted outside. They usually only last a short time inside. Try giving it some fertilizer and transplanting it to a larger pot. Give it plenty of sunshine also.

2007-11-06 05:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by k h 4 · 0 1

you're appropriate on your 2d hypothesis. Your rose trees are super foodstuff for many bugs and the carnivorous spiders are hence feasting on the bugs on your roses. you may desire to % out the insect it relatively is inflicting the wear and tear. no remember if it extremely is a caterpillar (small green caterpillars attack rose leaves) you ought to use Bt - a organic and organic insecticide that may not injury the spiders. no remember if it extremely is another style of insect you ought to use another insecticide, despite the fact that this is going to additionally kill the spiders.

2016-10-15 06:02:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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