Finally--I have roots!!!

16 years ago

Thank you all! Especially you George M!

Less than a month, and I have roots!!! Made my day!

I have never been able to get my roses to root, with the exception of sticking them near the mother plant outdoors!

I've had them in the basement which runs roughly, about 65F at night and 72-74F during the day. I have used no bottom heat this time, because of the ideal temps of the area they are in.

I used one of those 32oz juice jugs that I cut about 9" deep. Used soiless mix that initially was too wet. Repotted so that they were just barely damp and covered with a cut-off 2 ltr soda bottle and one with a gallon sized ziplock over the top with straws holding the bag away from the leaves. Of course, I used cuttings that had just bloomed that were cut about 12-14" in length. I cut the flower heads and most of the bottom leaves off. When I made the final cut before sticking, I made the cut at an angle to get as much area exposed as possible, for the future roots. I very used a sanitized and extremely sharp knife to slice the out layer of the stem, without disturbing the cambian too much. I dipped the cutting in rooting powder (basic stuff from HD, I believe.). Shook off the excess and gently placed in the hole of the mixture that I had widened to some degree with a sanitized spatula handle (not too big, not too small so as to rub or knock off the rooting powder). Then I tapped the container on the counter to settle the mix around the cutting. Watered lightly, misted the leaves and covered. One important thing I did this time, was to resist the temptation to tug on the cutting in anticipation as I did before a couple of times! I am so tickled and so proud!!! I can't explain the elation I feel, everyone! I now have 5 rooted cuttings! I'm so excited, that I think I'm going to try taking some more today!

Susanne

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Comments (5)

ladylotus
16 years ago
Susanne,

That is so fantastic. I can almost feel your excitement. ha ha. I have several cuttings and am waiting for the results here too. ha ha Glad you were successful!

Tj
rozannadanna
16 years ago
wonderful - I remember when I got my very first cutting to root after a bluegillion tries. Such a small thing to bring such joy
GawdinFever
Original Author
16 years ago
I have tried so many times. I think the majority of my failures were due to the medium having been too wet.
Now of course, it's too late in the season for many people and I am wanting to propagate everything (roses)! LOL
Especially, since I only have this one (Graham Thomas) and a Peace rose, but the Peace is so prone to blackspot that I just ignore it, hoping it will fade, as it's just too much trouble---even as pretty as it is!

Hopefully, when Spring comes around I'll be able to trade some of these cuttings for different ones to enjoy!
object16
16 years ago
Hi, I think I'm at your stage too! I got a whole bunch to root, after my first batch went mostly black. This time, I
did NOT cut on an angle, just straight across, and NO wounding at all, used cuttings with one basal bud, and one leaf bud, and I am getting very nice rooting take place all along the stem, and even from the stem above the soil! The first time, I did a meticulous job of wounding, etc, but almost all failed. I think that the trick is to use plenty of sand, no-damp, rooting gel with fungicide, don't put them under too bright a light, keep a little vent open, and pay attention to the temperatures. Stem-cells will proliferate under the cambium layer and split it open. Otherwise a nice collar of roots forms right at the base. Paul Mozarowski.
gardener101
16 years ago
Great! I am new to propagation and to roses. My parents told me about it this past summer. I went to their house and while cleaning up the yard, my mom told me to prune the roses and plant them in mine. Their soil is very rich and organic. They are old time vegetable gardeners and they keep a huge mulch pile. My mom told me to smash one end of the clipping, plant and water daily.
I did not smash the clippings but I made sure the soil was rich and fluffy. I had no expectations but soon I had little buds. I would call my Dad almost daily to brag about them.
Soon I had roses. I went back to my parents house and pruned back all of their plants and dug them in the soil. It was fall by then and yesterday when I went to pick them up for Thanksgiving, I noticed that the plantings were starting to bud. I covered them all with a healthy layer of mulch and headed back to my house.
My dad never buys seeds and now he has got me hooked on collecting them as well.
Let me know if my methods are correct and if my plants will survive the cold winter.