Indoor rose in a pot: caring for a capricious sissy at home

Although indoor roses are small, decorative representatives of a garden crop known for its beauty, they can often be seen on the windowsills of experienced gardeners.
This flower allows you to create flower arrangements at home that are no less attractive than in the outdoor garden. Dear readers!
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How to choose a flower in a store

Firstly, the basis of the correct choice of any indoor plant is its appearance . If an ornamental rose is sold in a pot (temporary or permanent), then it is important to inspect its leaves and shoots.

Indoor rose in store pots

Black dots on the back or outside are a sign of fungal diseases. Small white spots may be a sign of active development of powdery mildew. If dark or dry spots are noticed closer to the root collar, then this is one of the signs of putrefactive or fungal processes in the soil and on the roots.

It is BEST when the rose has dense leaves with a clear shine. Also a good sign of a healthy indoor plant is the presence of young shoots. Then you can be sure that the flower was well looked after and the conditions for it were ideal.

Finally, the rule is that it is preferable to purchase an indoor rose with fewer buds. The more flowers there are on a plant, the faster it will bloom, and the next period of budding will have to wait until the next season.

Well, yellowed, drooping leaves are a sure sign that the indoor rose lacks moisture and nutrients. You can make up for this yourself at home, but a rose in a pot will take time to get into shape.

Botanical description of domestic rose

Indoor roses are a subgroup of garden roses, suitable for living at home in pots or tubs. Their main characteristic is a height of up to 50 cm. The origin of miniature species is not known for certain, but some botanists call their historical homeland China, while others call them Europe.

All roses belong to the Rosaceae family. Like other species, domestic ones can be climbing, shrub, standard, ground cover and others. Varieties have large differences compared to each other. There are different sizes of flowers and their structure: there are simple, semi-double and double. The variety of colors is also surprising: from boiling white to dark burgundy, almost black. The leaves can be carved or lanceolate. But all roses have sharp thorns and are very beautiful.

Features of home care after purchase

IMPORTANT POINT: the favorable time for transplanting an indoor rose is March. But, of course, if the plant is purchased at another time and it is clear that replanting is necessary, then you should not wait specifically for the beginning of spring.

As a rule, on average, indoor roses at the time of sale are still very young bushes, 1-3 months old. In this case, they will definitely experience stress during the next transplant.

On the other hand, the most correct tactic is to wait. You should not replant the rose immediately after purchasing it and moving it to a new place. Firstly, it will help the plant adapt to a new place. Secondly, it will allow you to determine whether the plant has diseases or pests (within 1-2 weeks, possible problems will definitely make themselves felt). And you can replant the rose without fear immediately after this incubation period.

It is known that indoor roses have a very difficult time surviving new growing and caring conditions. During the first 2-3 weeks, the bush can shed not only buds and ovaries, but even leaves. However, this does not mean that the plant dies. You just need to wait for acclimatization and actively care for the new flower.

NOTE: immediately after purchasing a potted rose, you can water it in the bathroom with a warm shower. This will definitely help get rid of spider mites if they are found on the bush.

It is also advisable to wait until most of the flowers, if any, have faded. Only after this should the transplant begin.

Soil for decorative roses: a mixture of turf, humus, peat and sand (4:2:2:1) . Be sure to line the bottom of the pot with 1-3 cm of drainage made of expanded clay or small stone.

Special primer

It is possible (and even advisable) to prune a rose bush before replanting. For future growth, it is enough to leave 3-5 buds on each shoot. The best method of replanting is transferring with the lump of earth that was in the pot.

It is advisable to choose a new pot according to the following principles:

• Must be larger than the old one by at least 2 cm in diameter.
• You can focus on the height of the bush - whatever the height, that’s how the pot should be.
• Future watering tactics depend on the choice of pot material. In plastic containers, soil dries faster and the material is less reliable. Clay dishes also absorb some of the moisture.

In a new pot, the rose will need growth stimulants (Zircon or similar). Moreover, you may even need two treatments one after another with a short break of 3-5 days between them.

In the future, the bushes need to be replanted every 1-2 years, as they grow.

Rose propagation by cuttings

Getting new roses from cuttings is a simple and affordable way to get a new bush. A cutting is cut from the central part of a faded shoot so that the cut line is at an angle of 45°C and 10 mm below the lowest bud. At least 2 buds and about 10 leaves are left on the cuttings, the rest are removed.

The cutting is placed in an inclined position in a damp mixture of sand and peat. At a temperature of about + 19°C, rooting occurs in 2 – 4 weeks. Rooted cuttings are planted in the ground carefully so as not to break the fragile roots. The root collar is not buried. After planting, shade a little to help adapt to the new environment.

Growing conditions

Flowering roses
After purchasing and replanting a bush rose, all that remains is to get acquainted with the requirements and care conditions that should be observed for it. Many well-known indoor varieties are quite whimsical. They are critical of the temperature range, do not tolerate excessive dryness, but also high humidity, and do not survive drafts and direct sun well.

This is important to take into account if you want to see neat, beautiful, sophisticated bushes of indoor roses at home.

Temperature

Of course, the indoor rose and its numerous hybrids are heat-loving plants . They tolerate heat well, but a moderate regime when caring for them is optimal:

• In summer, it is optimal to maintain a range of +20-25С.
• In winter, it is advisable to stick to +15С, but not allow it to fall below +10С.

Roses are heat-loving plants.
It can be immediately noted that the domestic rose will withstand a short-term increase in temperature. On the other hand, if the bush blooms, then the duration of flowering directly depends on the air temperature. The cooler it is, the more fragrant and long-lasting buds can be seen on the rose almost all summer.

Air humidity

Dry air is a common cause of most rose problems . Starting with withering foliage, falling buds, ending with the appearance of spider mites and some other pests.

Maintain moist air by regularly watering the soil (from 3 times a week in summer, 1 time a week in autumn and winter), installing a special saucer with water under the pot, and spraying the bush. In particularly hot weather, roses can be watered even twice a day - morning and evening. The main thing is not to flood the plant, but to add moisture only when the soil has dried 4-5 cm deep.

It is IMPORTANT to spray the bush during the flowering period, trying to get it on the leaves, stem, top layer of soil, but not on the flower petals. If drops of water get on them, you should immediately carefully remove them from the buds.

For watering roses, use only water at room temperature , settled and preferably filtered.

Lighting

The basic rule for growing roses in pots is that they need enough indirect light, but not direct light. That is why the pots should, if necessary, be additionally shaded or covered with other plants.

During the flowering period, bushes need at least 14 hours of daylight. If such a long daylight hours are not typical for the region, then artificial supplementary lighting may be required.

Choosing a place to put it

Rose on the windowsill
Since decorative roses do not like overheating, they should be kept on southern or eastern windowsills most of the year.

In summer, it is recommended to move roses in pots to open areas or to summer verandas, if possible. In this case, it will be possible to provide the bushes with enough coolness, and this will improve the condition of the flower and flowering will last longer.

What does it look like in the interior?

Perhaps it will not look untrue that the rose is the most famous flower that is grown to decorate gardens, galleries, greenhouses, and rooms. Therefore, miniature roses are, first of all, wonderful decorations that can enhance any interior and attract a person’s attention.

Of course, a rose in a pot is best suited for classic interiors, antique motifs in the design of rooms, and rich decorations.

Modern minimalism is less focused on the use of different types of indoor flowers, however, even in this case, with careful thought through the interior, you can achieve high-quality, interesting combinations.

Indoor rose. Description, features, types and care of indoor roses

We know from the fairy tale about the Snow Queen that a rose bush can bloom even in winter. The main thing is proper care and loving, caring hands.

Description and features of indoor roses

There are more than 250 types of roses that can be grown in an apartment, and there are a great many varieties. They vary in flower shape, color and size.

A distinctive feature of the indoor rose is its miniature size. Compactness allows you to cultivate this beautiful plant in a small, confined space. Indoor roses in pots will decorate any windowsill.

Like its garden counterparts, indoor roses are distinguished by hard, dark green carved leaves located on thick shoots with thorns. There are bush, standard, climbing and ground cover varieties of domestic roses.

The origin of miniature roses is not known for certain: some are inclined to consider their homeland to be Europe, others - Southeast Asia, but the classic version, common in most sources, is the one according to which miniroses come from China.

Planting and propagating indoor roses

Roses prefer nutritious and loose soil. You can make your own soil by mixing the following components in equal parts:

• peat;
• turf or garden soil;
• humus;
• sand.

But it is much easier to buy a ready-made substrate, prepared taking into account all the features of growing this crop. Such soil mixtures are available from Agricola, Garden of Miracles, Hera, Biopita and other manufacturers.

Indoor roses must be replanted annually either in spring or autumn, but preferably not during the flowering period. The new container should differ by 2 cm in diameter and 5-6 cm in height so that the root system has room to expand. As a rule, a planned transplant of a rose is carried out after pruning it.

How to replant an indoor rose purchased in a store? Purchased plants need to be transferred to a new pot on the same day or wait until flowering ends.

Often, several young plants are crowded into purchased pots at once; such bushes must be planted immediately, otherwise they will quickly wither due to lack of space.

At home, indoor roses are propagated by cuttings. An annual shoot with a bud is best suited for this. It is cut with a sharp blade at 45 degrees.

The top is also removed by making a straight cut, leaving 2-3 buds on the shoot. The resulting material is placed in a dark glass container with water, preferably boiled. As water evaporates, add water, but do not change it completely.

When the roots appear, the seedling is placed in a container with nutrient soil. The best time to propagate roses, like other plants, is the beginning of spring. Another way to root a rose is by layering.

It is practiced for climbing varieties. Homemade roses can also be propagated by seeds, but this method is very time-consuming and is practically not used among amateurs.

Caring for indoor roses

For the queen, the flowers and conditions must be royal. For abundant and long-lasting flowering, it needs to be provided with sufficiently spacious space so that the foliage does not touch neighboring plants.

Maintaining the required temperature and humidity is also a necessary condition for the active growth and development of indoor roses . Typically, the air in apartments is quite dry, especially during the heating season.

Therefore, such a capricious plant as a rose needs regular spraying twice a day with settled warm water. To increase humidity, the pots are placed in expanded clay trays filled with water, so that the bottom is above the water level.

In the spring, which marks the beginning of active growth, the temperature is slowly increased from 15 to 25 ° C; in winter, during the dormant period, the rose bush should be kept in cooler conditions (5-8 ° C). Such parameters are difficult to maintain in an apartment if there is no insulated balcony.

Indoor roses need regular watering, more abundant in the warm season, and moderate during the dormant period. You cannot water the rose with cold tap water; it must be at room temperature, standing. Plants do not like overwatering; excess water from the pan must be drained in a timely manner; drying out of the earthen clod is also unacceptable.

Like the vast majority of plants, indoor roses need fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers. In spring and summer, fertilizers are applied every 2 weeks, alternating organic matter and mineral supplements.

Today there are a number of products created specifically for Rosaceae, for example, “Agricola”, “Garden of Miracles”, “Bona Forte”.

Lighting is also important for roses. The best location for the bush would be a southwest or southeast window. You can also grow roses on the south side, but in summer, with intense sun, it is better to shade the plants, otherwise the growing season occurs quite quickly, and the plant loses its decorative effect.

In winter, with short daylight hours, especially in the northern regions, it would be useful to illuminate roses with fluorescent lamps. Nowadays, there are many manufacturers of phyto-lamps that are designed specifically for these purposes and will not damage the foliage.

In order for the bush to form evenly, the pot must be turned from time to time, since the rose reaches for the light, and if this is not done, the plant will grow one-sided.

When preparing a rose bush for the dormant period, it must be pruned. How to prune an indoor rose to get a lush and beautiful bush? Each shoot is shortened, leaving 5-6 buds.

You also need to remove weak and dried branches. If you do not carry out the pruning procedure, every year the flowering will become less and less, the shoots will become elongated and unkempt.

Types and varieties of indoor roses

The following types of roses are suitable for home growing:

1. Bengal rose. A plant with numerous branching shoots. Does not grow more than 0.5 m in height. Relatively easy to care for. The leaves of the Bengal rose are small, the flowers are double, red, pink, and less often white. This type of rose does not require a dormant period; with proper care, it blooms all year round.

1. Multi-flowered (polyanthus) rose. This species is distinguished by the large branching of the bush, which also grows no more than 0.5 m. Lush double flowers are collected in whole clusters and cover almost the entire bush. The colors of the flowers are very diverse.

1. Tea rose. Miniature plants about 30 cm in height. Double flowers have an amazing aroma.

1. Chinese indoor rose . The flowers are small, but there are so many of them that the foliage underneath is practically invisible.

1. Miniature rose. This variety was bred using tea and polyanthus varieties. The main feature is the size. Miniatures in adulthood do not exceed 10-30 cm.

The most popular varieties are the following: Clotilde, Triumph, Hummingbird, Los Angeles, Catherine Violette, Ophelia, Jules Boucher, Angel wings, Betty Prior, Gloria Mundi, Alba, Magic, Meillandecor, Apricot Silk, Gloria Dei, Pascali, Nostalgie Peer Gynt, Prima Ballerina, Monika, Deep Secret, Amulett, Apricot, Hi-Ho, Lavender Jewel, Sunblaze, Green Ice, Mandarin, Stars'n'Stripes, Spice Drop, Pink Grotendors, Judy Fischer, New Penny, Yellow Doll, Angela Rippon, Cinderella, Baby Darling.

Diseases and pests of indoor roses

The most common pest of miniature roses is the spider mite. These are small insects of a red-red color that can be seen through a magnifying glass.

They live in huge colonies and reproduce very intensively, especially in hot and dry air. A characteristic cobweb appears on the bush, which envelops mainly young soft shoots.

The leaves take on a dull appearance, their entire surface is covered with small dots - the result of the activity of the mite. If you do not start fighting this scourge in time, the plant will die.

It is important to treat all plants in the house, otherwise there will be no effect. There are several drugs (insecticides) to kill ticks: Fitoverm, Actellik. Treatment is carried out three times with an interval of 10-12 days.

To reduce mite activity, the plant needs to be sprayed more often and the humidity in the room should be increased by any possible means. In addition, roses are often affected by aphids and whiteflies. These uninvited guests are also combated with the help of Fitoverm.

If improperly watered, roses often become infected with various fungal diseases. In a cold, damp and unventilated area, powdery mildew is more likely to develop.

The leaves of indoor roses become covered with a whitish powdery coating, quickly dry out and fall off. To eliminate this problem, all affected parts of the plant are removed, and the bush is treated with colloidal sulfur or copper sulfate.

One common disease of indoor roses is rust. Brownish spots appear on the leaf blades, growth slows down or stops altogether. Iron sulfate, copper oxychloride, and Bordeaux mixture will help cope with this problem.

If an indoor rose dries out and dark brown, almost black spots are noticeable on the leaves, this indicates a marsonina infection. The disease develops against a background of waterlogging and lack of nutrients. To bring the plant back to normal, it is usually enough to reduce watering, remove the affected leaves and spray the bush with preparations containing copper.

Many gardeners often notice that indoor roses turn yellow . There may be several reasons for this:

• excess or lack of moisture;
• insufficient humidity;
• overexposure;
• improper application of fertilizers;
• draft;
• a sudden change of environment (after moving, for example);
• damage by pests and diseases.

Caring for an indoor rose at home is not an easy task, however, by adhering to certain rules, you can grow a truly regal flower on your windowsill, which will delight the eye with its luxurious flowers and exude a divine aroma.

buy indoor roses at almost any flower shop. If you are interested in a particular variety you like, it is better to look for it in greenhouses. Looking at the photos of indoor roses , of which there are so many on the Internet, one’s eyes are simply wide-eyed at such diversity.

Beginning flower growers, in addition to appearance, need to pay attention to the ease of growing a particular variety, read how to care for an indoor rose , so as not to get disappointed at first.

Rules of care at different times of the year

As has been noted more than once, indoor roses are too sensitive to indoor conditions. Therefore, caring for flowers at different times of the year has its own key features that are important to know and observe.

in spring

So, spring is considered the time when the rose is prepared for summer flowering.

To do this, a bush is formed, old or dried shoots are pruned.

At this time of year, it is important not to let the rose suffer from lack of moisture. The plant needs to be watered (up to daily frequency, if it is very hot), and in the evenings the bush must be sprayed with a spray bottle. Also in the spring you should leave the plant where the most indirect light is concentrated.

IT IS NO SECRET that a rose is drawn to the light. In order for the bush to grow in the correct shape, you must not forget to turn it a third or a quarter of a circle from time to time.

Of course, in no case should you deprive the rose of fertilizing in the spring. They should begin with the first heat and alternate: either with organic mixtures or with mineral ones. By the end of spring, the optimal frequency of fertilizing is once every 2-3 weeks.

In May or early summer, it is recommended to move the rose pot to a cool, shady place: to the balcony, veranda, or, if weather permits, to the garden.

In summer

Summer is a time of active flowering and growth. But this does not mean that you can only admire the rose, although caring for it at this time of year is very simple.

First of all, it is not recommended to completely abandon fertilizers. Organic mixtures are the best option throughout the season. Secondly, it is very important to monitor your indoor rose for pests or diseases. If necessary, carry out timely treatment with insecticides or folk remedies (all strictly according to recipes).

Of course, in extreme heat, indoor roses are watered more often. Sometimes up to twice a day.

in autumn

With the onset of autumn, reduce fertilizing to a minimum and gradually reduce the frequency of watering. In mid-autumn, when the plant fades, 1-2 waterings per week will be enough for the rose.

If the plant is taken out of the room, then at the end of summer or beginning of autumn - as weather permits - it is returned to winter on the windowsill or in the room where it stood before.

Just before the onset of winter, prune the rose (most varieties require this), leaving up to 5 buds on the shoots.

Autumn pruning of roses

in winter

There are no serious rules for caring for roses in winter, since the plant sheds its leaves and is dormant. It is important to water and spray the bush occasionally. After the soil dries, it is recommended to wait 2-3 days, and only then moisten it moderately.

Optimal air temperature for a flower: +15С. That is why it is recommended to leave the pot away from radiators and other heating devices.

Anything less than +10С will be destructive for the rose.

What to look for when buying a flower?

To ensure the quality of the stems, be sure to examine them before purchasing. It's worth doing this even if you have to remove the gift bag. The stems should be green, without black spots. If everything is in order, feel free to buy an indoor flower. Otherwise, you should not take the plant, as it will not live with you for long.

Also pay attention to whether the leaves on the rose are falling, what color they are and their elasticity. Ideally, the foliage should be dark green and lush. In normal condition, it covers the entire stem and adheres well to it. Inspect the leaves for fungi and pests. It goes without saying that they should not exist. Otherwise, you will have to start caring for your indoor rose by treating it.

Photo from the site: flower-nt.pro

Does a rose bloom at home?

Flowering is the main quality for which a rose is valued . Getting a rose to bloom is relatively easy. Another question is how to improve the quality and duration of flowering. There are some truisms for this:

• The cooler the summer, the longer the roses bloom. If the bushes are placed in the shade, where the temperature almost always stays around +20°C, then the roses will delight with flowers most of the summer.
• After watering and spraying, remove all drops from the buds, otherwise they will crumble faster.
• If treatment for pests or diseases is required, it is not recommended to increase the doses prescribed by manufacturers (many people think that, since roses are grown exclusively for decorative purposes, there is no need to save the poison). Otherwise, insecticides will harm the plant too.
• The more abundant the fertilizing, the more optimal the watering, the longer the bushes bloom.

Transfer

It is necessary to replant roses as the bush grows and there is not enough space in the pot. This process is carried out by ordinary transshipment , trying to harm the root system of the flower as little as possible.

The optimal time is early March . However, you can replant a rose in the summer if it very quickly filled the entire space in the pot with roots and noticeably slowed down in growth.

Miniature roses

The history of miniature roses is as interesting as the flowers themselves. They were popular as a potted plant back in Victorian times: the Pompon de Paris variety was common at that time. Then they went out of fashion, and at the end of the 19th century. disappeared - as it seemed, forever.

Pompon de Paris

In 1918, a certain Major Rauletti saw a rose growing in a pot in Switzerland. This rose was called the “Roulette” rose and became the ancestor of all miniature roses, of which there are currently a great many.

Roulette

Among indoor miniature roses there are climbing, creeping, bush, standard and trellis varieties. Climbing miniature roses are not so small; their stems reach two or more meters in length. But they have the same small leaves and flowers.

Reproduction

Basically, ornamental roses are propagated by cuttings . By the way, parts of the shoots remaining after annual pruning are suitable for this purpose.

The cuttings should have at least 2-3 buds and preferably several leaves. It is placed in water (it is better if a growth stimulator is diluted there). The first roots appear within 1-2 weeks. After this, the cuttings are planted in loose and nutritious soil, covered with film or a glass jar to create greenhouse conditions.

The first flowering can occur as early as a year after rooting.

Propagation by cuttings

Is pruning necessary?

Pruning roses is a necessary step for almost all hybrid ornamental varieties (there are exceptions). There are several seasons for active pruning:

• Before winter, the bush is pruned almost completely. Only up to 5 buds remain on each shoot. Leaves and buds are shed.
• In early spring it is allowed to form the crown. To do this, wilted shoots and dry leaves are removed.
• in summer . Mainly for decorative purposes. All drying parts are removed, as well as faded buds.

If you do the pruning correctly, the rose bush will always evoke only positive emotions and grow correctly and aesthetically.

Watering

Beginners may have problems with watering indoor roses. Among professionals - rarely.

THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE: focus on your feelings. It is important to water the rose when the soil dries out (if you press your finger on the soil, the soil feels dry). After drying out in the summer, water immediately, in the cold season, after waiting a 2-3 day break.

Thus, a lot depends on the specific conditions in the room. But most often, domestic roses are watered 2-3 times in the summer (every day if it is very hot), and about 1 time a week in the fall and winter.

It is also advisable to prepare the water. Firstly, stand for at least 24 hours. Secondly, water with cool (about +20С), but not cold water.

Why do the leaves of indoor roses dry and turn yellow and what to do?

Improper care of roses very often leads to diseases and pest attacks. If the leaves turn yellow or dry, it means that the indoor beauty urgently needs help, otherwise she may die.

Most often, these unpleasant symptoms disturb flowers in winter or summer, when the air is dry - in the summer from the heat, in the winter - from the operation of heating devices. Most problems in growing roses are related precisely to violation of the watering regime; for the same reason, the flower can get sick or suffer from pests.

Improper hydration

Drying of a rose most often indicates insufficient moisture. The main risk factors are:

• irregular watering;
• dry indoor air;
• the presence of batteries and other heating devices near the plant.

The first thing to do is check the degree of drying of the soil. If the top layer is dry, the flower needs watering. On particularly hot days, the plant must be watered 2 times a day, choosing the coolest time.

Yellowing of leaves

The cause of yellow leaves is also most often caused by improper watering. But in this case we are talking about excess moisture. If the soil does not have time to dry out, the root system may begin to rot, which has a bad effect on the health of the entire plant.

If the leaves darken and fall off, you need to think about the temperature of the water for irrigation. She shouldn't be cold. Ideally, it will be at room temperature and settled.

Important!

The watering regime must be adjusted as soon as possible, and dead leaves and stems must be removed.

Diseases and treatment

The rose bush is susceptible to various diseases: fungal and viral infections, rot. There may be several causes of disease, but most have similar symptoms - the appearance of plaque and spots. At the first symptoms, the plant must be treated with fungicides and diseased areas removed.

A lack of nutrients in the soil very often leads to yellowing of the foliage. If this is the case, it is advisable to transplant the plant into a higher quality substrate and fertilize it.

For these purposes, complex fertilizers or iron-based preparations are used, since its deficiency also provokes yellowing of the leaves.

Fungal diseases lead to darkening of the stems. A plaque appears on them, the leaves become covered with spots. The most common fungal diseases are powdery mildew and rust. It is better to remove diseased shoots and treat the plant with special solutions, for example Fitosporin.

A viral infection provokes deformation of the leaf and a change in its color. In this case, it is also necessary to get rid of the diseased parts, reconsider the quality of care for the rose and improve its health.

Pests and control methods

In dry and hot air, roses often suffer from spider mites, scale insects and aphids.

Spider mites reproduce very quickly because they live in large colonies. If there are other plants in the house, they cannot avoid the attack of spider mites. Therefore, all indoor flowers must be treated. Under the influence of the mite, the leaves become dull and small dots can be found on them. In addition, the leaves and stems are covered with a thin cobweb. To combat the pest, Actellik is used. To avoid infection, it is necessary to carefully monitor air humidity.

Spider mite

You can guess about a scale insect infection by the growths on the surface of the stems and leaves. First of all, they are cleaned of plaque, and then treated with Aktara or Fitoverm.

Any damage must be eliminated quickly, following the instructions on the packages of insecticides, since delay can lead to the death of the indoor rose.

Feeding

Flowering plants spend a lot of energy during the entire flowering period, drawing most of their supply of nutrients from the soil. In the case of roses in pots, for this reason the plants are fed from March to October .

Any complex, universal fertilizers, as well as organic mixtures, are suitable.

In spring, plants are especially responsive to foliar application of fertilizers.

During the period of active growth, roses should be fed every 8-10 days. Alternate organic and complex mixtures.

Fertilizers for roses are needed until the end of flowering. And an important rule of care: at the end of summer and autumn, nitrogen should be completely excluded from the composition of fertilizing.

How to care for a potted rose at home in winter, spring, summer and autumn

Most indoor roses have a pronounced dormant period. At this time, buds do not form and the plant withers. In mid-autumn, almost all potted roses shed their leaves for the winter. The exception is the varieties of the Bengal species.

After the plant has completely shed its leaves, it must be placed in a cool place - a glazed balcony or loggia. You can cover it with a jar or wrap the pot in a warm cloth.

In mid-March, the dormant period ends. The rose is brought into a warm room (but not near the radiator!), cut off and replanted in new soil.

Many people have a question: how to properly care for potted roses at home so that they grow buds.

Pruning allows buds to form and stimulates flowering. The procedure must be carried out every year before growth begins, that is, in the spring.

The branches need to be pruned moderately, but if the plant did not survive the winter well, then it is important to carry out radical pruning. Usually half of the shoots are removed, while the weak ones are removed completely.

In summer and autumn, it is necessary to remove faded inflorescences so that the bush creates new ones. Special care is required for the miniature potted rose “Minima”: pruning for it consists only of removing dead or damaged parts of the branches.

Different varieties (We make a short overview of the most popular varieties)

Varieties of decorative roses can differ greatly from each other. Moreover, this concerns not only the appearance, the height of the bush, the abundance of greenery, but also such an important factor as aroma. It can be rich or barely noticeable.

• “Angela Ripon” is an almost classic rose with soft pink flowers, but smaller in size than garden varieties (flowers up to 4 cm in diameter). When flowering, the variety emits fragrant, persistent aromas. The bushes grow up to 35 cm and do not require pruning when caring.

• ' Yellow Doll ' is one of the oldest hybrids and has a distinct scent when flowering and the bush produces many flowers with a pale yellow tint. The variety has earned popularity due to the abundance of petals in the bud (up to 50 on each flower).

• " Green Ice " . This variety produces white flowers with a clearly visible green tint. The flowers do not smell strongly, but the most important features of the variety are tall bushes of regular shape (up to 60 cm), extreme resistance to diseases.

Types of domestic roses with photos and names

There are many types of domestic rose. At home it is convenient to grow compact bushes with miniature flowers: patio roses (grow in paved courtyards and at home), polyanthus (multi-flowered) roses, Cordana roses.

Variety "Baby Masquerade"

A narrow bush up to 0.3 m high with branched shoots. There are few thorns. Small dark green leaves. Small flowers form inflorescences of 6–10 pieces. During flowering, the color of the petals changes (chameleon flowers) from lemon to pink and red. Subtle smell of fruit. Resistant to diseases.

Variety "Angela Rippon"

A miniature bush (height - up to 40 cm) with branched shoots and many flowers, formed in inflorescences of 5 pieces. The width of the flowers is up to 4 cm. They have a strong smell. Dark green small leaves. No pruning needed; Feed often little by little. For prevention, they are treated against black spotting and powdery mildew.

Variety "Easter Morning"

The dense, straight shoots bear hard, dark green, glossy leaves. The flowers are soft cream, densely double, form large inflorescences of up to 27 pieces. It blooms almost without interruption. Has a subtle aroma. The variety is resistant to fungal diseases.

Compact bushes of the Fire Princess variety

The height of compact bushes is up to 40 cm. Branched shoots look upward. Glossy green leaves with jagged edges. Double orange-red flowers on the tops of the shoots form inflorescences of 5 pieces. Possible damage to powdery mildew and black spot.

Compact rose bushes are popular among indoor flower lovers. They are easy to care for and pleasant to watch. Despite its wide distribution, the domestic rose continues to remain a uniquely beautiful flower, delighting and surprising with its variety of species.

Diseases and pests

The sensitivity of an ornamental rose is expressed in the fact that it gets sick or is attacked by pests at the slightest deviation from normal conditions around it. Most often, problems come from too dry air, excessive soil moisture, or insufficient fertilizing .

• Spot is a fungus that appears on the leaves, less often on the stem. It usually occurs due to excess moisture.
• Powdery mildew is another popular disease for indoor roses. On the contrary, it appears due to dry air in the room.
• Spider mites are a pest that reproduces in very dry air.

Not all diseases of ornamental roses can be easily eliminated. However, some techniques exist.

Diseases and pests

Reproduction of indoor roses

Indoor roses are propagated by cuttings. For this purpose, stems of purchased roses from the store or adult bushes during the growing season are suitable. Cuttings can be done in a greenhouse, at home, and even in open ground. The best time for this process is spring and summer. However, even in winter, provided that additional lighting is used, it is quite possible to germinate a cutting of a plant you like.

Preparing cuttings

To obtain shoots, parts of the stem with several buds are suitable - 2-4 buds are enough. Cuttings should be taken from the middle, mature part of the stem with young bark and green healthy buds. A branch is cut from below right below the lower bud, and a couple of cm are removed from the upper bud.

The roots emerge from the lower bud placed in a moist environment. The most common methods of root formation are in water and in substrate.

Recently, gardeners are increasingly resorting to cuttings in potato tubers. The plant feeds on moisture from the root crop and feels very comfortable as long as it does not have large roots. We make a hole in the potato, place a cutting in it so that the two lower buds are inside, and plant it in the ground - open ground or a pot.

Cuttings in water

Most often cuttings occur in water. We place the branch in the container so that the lower buds are in the water and make sure that the liquid level does not decrease. After a few weeks, small roots will form and the plant can be planted in the ground. The disadvantage of this method is that the cuttings may rot in water. In addition, rose roots are very delicate and often suffer during replanting.

Cuttings in the substrate

If you root the cuttings directly in the soil, the described problems can be avoided. Rooted plants are transplanted into a flowerbed or pot along with a lump of soil. This avoids damage. Suitable planting materials include peat, sphagnum moss, and coconut substrate. Cuttings can be rooted both in separate pots and in a common box.

Before planting, it is necessary to dip the prepared cuttings in a special product that provokes rapid growth of root formation. Plant the branch on a slope, deepening a couple of lower buds. It is necessary to water the plant and cover it. For planting, you can take a glass or plastic jar, or just a plastic bag. The appearance of the first leaves indicates the formation of roots and signals that it is time to plant the plant.

How to resuscitate?

One of the biggest problems with indoor roses is spider mite damage. They get rid of it either by increasing the humidity (including frequent bathing of the bush in the shower) or with a “ Fitoverma ” solution (2-3 treatments will be required with a break of a week between them).

A regular soap solution helps against aphids and other pests (it is preferable to use laundry soap).

If the leaves are affected by fungus, then they need to be plucked. Treat healthy leaves or the entire bush with “ Fitospirin ” or similar fungicidal agents.

If the plant suddenly begins to wither and dry out, it means that it does not have enough watering. Dried parts must be removed immediately and the rose placed in a tray with water. At first, spray the entire bush more often.

Procedure for preparing for transplantation

For the further cultivation of a bush rose, a larger pot is needed so that the plant feels comfortable in it and the roots do not experience difficulty in developing. It is better to buy a soil mixture in a specialized store so that its composition and structure meet the requirements of floriculture. You can choose the soil yourself. Soil formed under coniferous trees is ideal for indoor roses. They have a sandy-peaty composition. Plants are prepared in advance for planting - the soil is disinfected by dissolving manganese in water, unhealthy buds and wilted flowers are removed. Assess the condition of the roots. If they are thin, blackened or rotten, they are pinched off, otherwise the plant will not be viable.

Before transplanting, the leaves are treated with a soap solution. This is a necessary procedure for the prevention of a harmful disease that is characteristic of this type of vegetation. While adaptation is taking place, the decorative rose is sprayed with a special preparation that stimulates growth throughout the quarter. It will strengthen the immune system and relieve stress after the transplant.

Common mistakes

Knowing that roses are very demanding to care for, it is logical to assume that there may be plenty of mistakes when growing them. However, some of them are the most common:

• Wrong location (a place that is too sunny or too dark will not work).
• Suboptimal irrigation tactics (it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil, and not develop a standard frequency).
• Lack of fertilizing (roses spend a lot of energy on flowering).
• No pruning (the bush will become ugly and will bloom less).
• Enhanced treatment against pests and diseases, mistakenly assuming that since the plant does not bear fruit, it can be poisoned more abundantly.

Answers to popular questions

After the purchase, the rose dropped all its buds and leaves.

A very common situation that occurs mainly due to the acclimatization of the rose. There is nothing wrong with this process. Unless the plant blooms next time soon (perhaps only next season).

When should you water a flower?

There's a big problem with this. Often people are looking for a certain periodicity, a kind of rule, but it is best to feel the soil (or poke it with a small wooden stick). If the soil does not stick, then it is time to water the soil.

Where is the best place to place the pot?

If the pot will be placed indoors, it is better to leave it on the southern or eastern windowsills. In the summer, it is advisable to try to take the rose out into the fresh air and leave it in a shady, cool place for the entire season.

Why did yellow stripes appear on the leaves?

Perhaps the bush is affected by bacterial cancer. In this case, it is almost impossible to save the plant. It will have to be dug up and destroyed (burned).

How to replant a potted rose: tips for replanting the plant

The transplant must be performed almost immediately after purchase. Below are some tips on how to do this correctly. To begin with, the plant needs several days to adapt and get used to its new habitat, and then the soil needs to be changed. The fact is that in stores, plants are often in pots with baking powder or peat, which do not contain useful substances. To prevent the flower from dying due to the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms in the soil, you need to know how to replant a potted rose.

First you need to remove the flowers from the pot one by one, then rinse the roots under running water, not too cold, but not too hot.

It is important to remove all soil and leave the plant clean. If you find non-woven fabric, it must be carefully removed and removed. To completely remove harmful substances from the flower and ensure its long life and flowering, you can also leave the roots for some time (10-15 minutes) in boiled warm water.

Transplanting potted roses also requires a careful approach to choosing a container. It should be a few centimeters larger in width and height than the purchased one. If you purchase a container that is too large, the plant may not bloom; if it is too small, the root system will have nowhere to develop and the flower will die.

Place drainage at the bottom of the pot in an even layer 1-2 cm thick, and on top - flower soil mixture with fertilizers. Take the plant, plant it in a container and sprinkle it with regular soil. This can be either special soil, which can be purchased at any flower shop, or ordinary moisture-intensive soil.

In addition, you need to know how to care for transplanted dwarf roses in new pots. The plants should stand for one day without watering on the north side of the house. After this, they can be placed in a permanent place, preferably in the south-eastern part of the home. After all, the plant requires a large amount of sun and heat.

Conclusion

On the one hand, it may seem that opinions about indoor roses are completely true - caring for the plant is difficult, it reacts to the slightest unfavorable factors.

However, another opinion is also relevant. If you follow the necessary care conditions (and although there are many of them, they are doable), then a decorative rose will absolutely become a worthy decoration for a flower lover’s garden or room; it will bloom for a long time, abundantly and with high quality, delight the eye and bring pride in the work done every year.

Features of cultivation

The selection of potted roses in a flower shop is so large that it can play a cruel joke on the buyer. Behind all the beauty and aromas, you need to see that bush that will delight the eye for many years, and will not wither immediately after purchase.

The first thing you need to look at is the leaves. In a healthy plant they are green without damage or spots.

New shoots are another sure sign of a healthy plant. This is a kind of guarantee of the further prosperity of the selected bush.

After purchasing a decorative rose, the main task is to create the right living conditions in the new place. The temperature in the room should be between 18-25 degrees.

Watering in the first days is not recommended. Store-bought peat soil is not suitable for the life of a potted plant. Therefore, after three days of adaptation, the bush needs to be replanted.