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Rose in a pot: home care
Indoor plants are able to create a unique coziness in any room. A great option for lovers is a rose in a pot, caring for it at home is not as difficult as it might seem. This vibrant and aromatic plant is well cultivated indoors. In this article, we will tell you about the rules for caring for an elegant flower.
Homemade rose in a pot will decorate any interior
How to care for a homemade rose in a pot
If you do not have experience in propagating plants by cuttings, then it is better to purchase a flower in a store. Usually they sell a flowering plant there. Avoid buying potted flowers, especially roses, during the winter. Indeed, in the cold season, they do not grow and may die during transportation.
In addition to the flower, you will need:
- a container of a suitable size for transplanting;
- special soil, you can prepare it yourself by mixing sand, humus and sod;
- granular drainage stone;
- special fertilizer.
The flower is transplanted 4-6 days after purchase.
Transplant stages:
- Water the clod well so that it can be easily removed from the store pot.
- If using a ceramic pot, soak it for a few hours, then pour drainage on the bottom.
- Gently remove the rose along with the earthen lump, shake off lightly and place in a new pot.
- While gently compacting, sprinkle with fresh soil.
- Place the flower on the shady side for a day, then you can take it out into the light.
- Water the plant by mixing water and fertilizer.
In order for a beautiful plant to grow healthy and actively, it should be watered regularly, loosened up the soil, fertilized once a week and protected from drafts. In summer, the pots can be taken out onto the balcony or porch.
Rules for cleaning a home rose in a pot for the winter
By mid-fall, you may be displeased to notice that the plant has begun to wither. The growing season has ceased, the leaves have faded or began to fall off. It’s time to prepare a potted rose for wintering.
Preparation stages:
- Move the pot to the south side and reduce watering to 2 times a week.
- Cut off the stems, leaving no more than 5 live buds. This procedure is necessary in order for the plant to gain strength during the period of inactive sun and bloom more magnificently the next year.
- Set up a bright, cool, and damp place for wintering. This can be the space between the frames on the north window or an insulated balcony.
- In winter, it is necessary to avoid drying out of the earthy coma, but not to allow vegetation. Place the pot in a pan of water and spray on top.
In the spring, the flower should be well fed, rinsed under the shower and transferred to the south window.
The decorative rose is a whimsical but very beautiful plant. Subject to the rules of care, it will delight you for several years.