Since ancient times, the rose has been considered the queen of flowers. And rightly so, because she is so refined and graceful, and the delicate aroma of her flowers leaves no one indifferent. An indoor rose grown in a pot is the ultimate dream for lovers of home flowers.
Caring for an indoor rose at home is considered difficult, but for those who want to see such beauty on their windowsill, nothing is impossible.
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Dwarf potted roses: photos and description
The types of roses described below are most suitable for growing indoors.
Chinese rose – Rosa chinensis
Breeders have developed many varieties of dwarf roses for growing as indoor crops.
In the photo you can appreciate the most famous descendants of the Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis):
Among them, “Minima” (red) occupies a special place. They reach from 25 to 40 cm in height and bloom with both double and single flowers of all colors. Miniature potted roses provide color in the summer and drop their leaves in the fall. When a favorable microclimate is created, they bloom earlier and fade later than other species.
Bengal rose – Rosa bengalensis
Ideal for growing in indoor microclimates. The species is unpretentious to conditions and does not require a period of rest, like other potted flowers. This is a small spreading bush that reaches a height of no more than half a meter.
Check out the photo for the variety of dwarf rose “Ophelia” with apricot-pink flowers.
The varieties “Setina” and “Armoza” are characterized by a small number of thorns, abundant flowering and small bush size. The flowers are double, pink, fragrant.
The variety "Baby Carnival" has yellow-red flowers
Pixie 's are white .
Tea rose – Rosa Tea
The plant got its name because of the fragrant smell when flowering. The buds are large, the petals are dense, terry, the spectrum of shades is very diverse - from yellow to red.
Some varieties of this potted rose are characterized by long flowering:
"Nifetos"
"Marshal Niel"
The latter is characterized by a large number of thorns on the stems.
Some hybrid tea forms, for example, “La France,” have large flowers with a diameter of up to 10 cm and a very persistent aroma.
Polyanthus (multifloral) rose – Rosa multiflora nana
Brought out by crossing an ordinary multi-flowered rose and a Chinese rose. Externally, it is a small wide bush up to half a meter high with a highly branched crown. The flowers of this species are small, double or semi-double, odorless. They are often collected in so-called clusters, that is, several flowers on one branch.
As you can see in the photo, potted roses are quite compact, the buds in inflorescences are from 3 to 6 cm in diameter.
Miniature variety reproduces well and tolerates winter well, just like Clotilde .
"Triumph" is distinguished by double bright red flowers, but has practically no scent.
How to care for a dwarf rose in a pot: watering and fertilizing
This is a light-loving plant, so the bush will feel most comfortable on a windowsill facing east or southeast. The southern direction is dangerous for the flower, especially in summer - the leaves will quickly turn yellow and fall off from excessive amounts of sunlight.
The room in which the rose is located must be well ventilated; stagnant air can provoke the appearance of pests. Many people ask how to care for a dwarf rose if it is not possible to expose it to light. Then it is necessary to turn on the ultraviolet lamp above the flower for at least 3-4 hours a day, otherwise the plant will quickly wither. Otherwise, it is better to wait and not buy a bush.
If you want your flower to be lush, during spring and summer, turn it with different sides towards the light.
From spring to autumn it is necessary to moisten the soil evenly and moderately; in winter, water little, so as not to dry out the earthen lump. The plant loves moisture very much, and without it it can dry out quite quickly. It is necessary to use settled boiled water at room temperature. During the period of active growth from April to September, the plant should be watered as often as the soil dries out quickly. Be careful: the soil should be moist, but without excess water. Caring for a dwarf rose in winter should be different: if the plant enters a dormant period, you need to reduce watering by half.
In summer, the plant can be sprayed with water from a spray bottle every few days.
Roses need a regular supply of nutrients. Without systematic feeding, the condition of the plant deteriorates and it stops blooming. Feeding is needed from March to the end of July every 14 days. It is best to use slow-acting fertilizers - Kemira Universal - one teaspoon every two weeks. In autumn, the best fertilizer is phosphorus and potash fertilizers. In winter, the supply of fertilizers is stopped. Caring for this type of dwarf rose at home will ensure its flowering and long life.
Homemade
Stabilized
A stabilized rose is a plant that has undergone special chemical treatment . In this form, the flower can retain its original fresh appearance for a long time. The embalming system is simple:
- The cut rose is dried.
- Prepare a mixture of water and glycerin.
- The bottom of the plant is cut off at the tip of the stem.
- The stem is placed in a container with the prepared solution.
- The ends of the stems are trimmed every day during the first week.
- After two weeks, the stabilized rose is ready.
In a flask
A rose in a flask is a stabilized flower placed in a vacuum glass vessel . To create it, an embalmed flower is used, which, after processing, is placed in a flask. It provides protection against external factors that can damage the product. If cared for carefully, the plant will “live” for about five years.
Next, we suggest watching an informative video about a rose in a flask:
Cut
The flower in this form is used to decorate any type of decoration: from hairstyles to rooms. In order for a bouquet of cut roses to last for a long time, the stems must be trimmed correctly.
You need to trim the flower at an angle so that the angle is sharp. To keep the buds fresh and fragrant, the petals must be sprayed periodically.
In a vase
To preserve flowers in a vase for a long time, you need to follow several rules:
- the height of the vase should be half the length of the bouquet;
- the water must be pre-settled;
- It is necessary to regularly spray cut roses.
Roses already prepared in a vase can cost either 5 or 30 thousand rubles. The price depends on the variety, number of roses and style of the author's composition.
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.
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.
What to do if it doesn’t bloom at home?
If the plant does not want to bloom, then the mistake lies in its care. The most common reason is the lack of a rest period.
A domestic rose may not bloom if it does not have enough light, there are no necessary substances in the soil, the pot is not suitable for the plant, or you made a mistake with the pruning period.
- If the rose does not have enough light or the apartment has only northern windows, then organize artificial light.
- It is not recommended to use dark plastic pots if the sun is very hot from your window. It is better to change the dark color of the pot to a light one. Then the soil in it will not dry out from excess heat.
- A dry room also prevents the flower from developing. In this climate, spray the leaves regularly and give the plant a weekly shower. You can also buy an air humidifier: the optimal humidity for roses is 70-85%.
- Improper pruning period can also cause problems. It is important to carry it out in the spring, when the plant enters the active growth phase. Pruning too late will be too energy-consuming for the crop, and the flower will begin to lag behind in its growth.
Reproduction of dwarf rose
Regular indoor roses are propagated by cuttings.
This is the propagation of plants using annual green shoots that produce buds. The method is considered the most popular and simple. In order for roots to form in water, propagation is best done during the growth period - in spring or summer. At this time, dwarf roses bloom profusely in pots that are placed on the sunny side.
It is best to take a shoot with a bud, but you can also use a faded branch. From below, a shoot no more than 15 cm long is cut at an angle, from above - straight. In this case, the cutting must have at least two buds, which will subsequently sprout.
The temperature of the water for the cutting should be room temperature, and the liquid must be boiled.
It is advisable that the container for germination be made of dark glass or material, and the container itself should be placed on a windowsill or any other place with plenty of light.
After the roots appear, the cuttings must be transplanted into a small container with soil. Caring for such a home dwarf rose is no different from caring for a regular one. After the first bud appears, the flower can be transplanted into a larger pot.
What do the seeds look like?
Rose seeds are single-seeded fruits. The rose seeds are inside the false fruit. In appearance, they can easily be confused with sunflower seeds; they differ only in size.
Pink seeds grow 3-4 mm long. The color of the seeds is pale pink. There should be no mold on rose seeds. If mold is found on the seeds, they should be immediately washed in hydrogen peroxide.
