Tired of buying expensive rose bushes that sometimes fail to thrive? There’s a simpler, more rewarding way. You can grow your very own rose tree from a single cutting using just a glass of water. It’s a cost-effective and fascinating process that lets you clone your favorite varieties right at home.
Here’s your simple, step-by-step guide to successful rose water propagation.
🌱 Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
You only need a few basic items to get started:
A Healthy Rose Cutting: The most important ingredient!
Sharp, Clean Pruning Shears or a KnifeGlass propagation jarsWater filtration system
A Clear Glass Jar or Vase
Fresh, Room-Temperature Water (filtered, rainwater, or distilled is best)Shrub pruning shears
Rooting Hormone (Optional): Significantly boosts success rates.
✂️ Step 2: Choose and Prepare the Perfect Cutting
Indoor tree plants
This is the most critical step for success.
Select the Right Stem: Choose a healthy stem from a rose bush that has recently finished blooming. It should be about 6-8 inches long, about the thickness of a pencil, and have at least 3-4 leaf nodes (the bumps where leaves grow).
Make the Cuts:
Make a 45-degree angle cut just below a leaf node. This increases the surface area for root growth.
Make a straight cut at the top, just above a leaf node.
Prepare the Cutting:Water filtration systemRose propagation supplies
Remove all leaves from the bottom half of the cutting.
Leave a few leaves at the top to support photosynthesis.
Remove any flowers or buds to direct all energy toward root development.
(Optional) Apply Rooting Hormone: Dip the wet, angled cut end into rooting hormone powder or gel. Tap off the excess. This step is highly recommended to stimulate faster, stronger root growth.
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