How to transplant roses: a complete guide from branch selection to survival
Rose cuttings are a common propagation method that is simple and low-cost and suitable for home gardening enthusiasts. This article will combine the popular gardening topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the steps, precautions and answers to frequently asked questions about rose cuttings.
1. Best time for cuttings and selection of branches

The success rate of rose cuttings is closely related to the season and branch status. The following are the transplanting time suggestions that are hotly discussed across the Internet:
| season | Temperature requirements | Branch characteristics | survival rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring | 15-25℃ | Semi-lignified new shoots | 85%-90% |
| autumn | 18-28℃ | Strong branches growing in the current year | 75%-85% |
2. Detailed transplanting steps
Based on recent measured data from gardening bloggers, the following standardized operating procedures are recommended:
| steps | Operational points | Tools/Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cut the cuttings | Select branches with a diameter of about 0.5cm, retain 3-4 bud points, cut the upper part flat and the lower part diagonally. | Sterilized scissors |
| 2. Treat the leaves | Keep the top 2 leaflets and remove the rest to reduce transpiration | - |
| 3. Root promotion treatment | Soak in rooting powder solution (concentration 0.1%) for 30 minutes | Rooting powder/switch water |
| 4. Matrix preparation | Perlite:vermiculite=1:1, or pure river sand, need to be disinfected | breathable matrix |
| 5.Insertion depth | The cuttings are inserted 1/3-1/2 into the soil, about 5-8cm | - |
3. Key indicators of post-insertion management
Recent discussions in many gardening communities have shown that the following environmental parameters are most conducive to rooting:
| Manage projects | ideal parameters | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| temperature | 20-25℃ | Avoid >30℃ |
| Humidity | Air humidity 70%-80% | Can be bagged and moisturized |
| light | scattered light | Avoid direct sunlight |
| watering | The substrate is moist and does not accumulate water | Spraying is better than watering |
4. Solutions to frequently asked questions (recent high-frequency questions and answers)
According to the statistics of questions asked by users on major platforms in the past 10 days:
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cuttings turn black | Substrate is too wet/bacterial infection | Replace the substrate, re-cut and disinfect |
| Leaves falling off | Insufficient humidity/strong light | Add shade and spray |
| fake live phenomenon | Leaves first and then roots | Cut off some new shoots |
5. Advanced skills (popular innovative methods)
New cutting methods that have recently been popular on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms:
1.hydroponic induction method: First use clean water to cultivate callus tissue and then transfer it to soil culture. According to tests, the survival rate can be increased by 15%.
2.Plastic bag keeping method: Bagging to create mini greenhouses, ideal for dry areas
3.Bevel layering method: High-pressure propagation after girdling on the mother plant, the success rate can reach 95%
6. Reference data for variety differences
There are differences in the difficulty of cutting different rose varieties:
| Variety type | Representative varieties | Average number of days for rooting | special request |
|---|---|---|---|
| shrub rose | Lonza Gem | 25-30 days | Requires stronger light |
| miniature rose | Juice balcony | 18-22 days | Avoid floods |
| Vine rose | big parade | 30-35 days | Need long cuttings |
Through the above systematic cutting methods and data reference, even novices can achieve a high propagation success rate. It is recommended to record parameters such as temperature and humidity in practice and gradually accumulate personal experience. Recently, the topic # rose cutting challenge # on social platforms has continued to increase in popularity. Welcome to share your cutting results!
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