Why are there so many blind branches in roses? (Reasons for blind branches in roses)

Blind branches of roses refer to the phenomenon that the branches do not sprout new leaves and temporarily stop growing. It is manifested by the blackening of the buds on the top of the rose branches, or the drying up of the top part and the cessation of growth .

I believe many flower lovers have encountered situations like this. If this happens, there is no need to panic. This is a common phenomenon.

As long as it is handled properly, new branches will grow immediately. The blind branches of roses may be caused by the following 4 reasons.

1. Insufficient nutrition

This situation is the main reason for blind branches in roses. The fertility is insufficient and the soil is too poor. As a result, you will find that the tops of the rose branches begin to dry up or stop growing after a period of no response.

Solution : Fertilize the rose with compound fertilizer. When it is about to bloom, you can use Huaduoduo or potassium dihydrogen phosphate.

2. Lack of sunlight

This is another important factor, because roses are light-loving plants, and if there is insufficient light, blind branches will appear.

Solution : We just need to move the rose to a place with plenty of sunlight, preferably a place with full sunlight, so that the rose will grow better and bloom more.

3. Overwatering

Many flower lovers water their roses every day as soon as they get them, for fear that they will be too dry and die. In fact, if you water them too much, the roses will have blind branches at best, and root rot at worst, eventually causing the rose to die.

Plants cannot grow without water. It is natural to water roses, but we must pay attention to the principles of watering. If the soil in the rose pot is too dry, blind branches will also appear.

Solution : When watering roses, you should follow the rule of "water when dry and water when wet". Don't water too much. Water when you see the soil in the pot is dry. Don't water it until the leaves turn yellow. It's not good either. Keep the soil in the rose pot moist.

4. Lack of pruning

If you want to grow roses well, pruning is essential. Roses planted in the ground are relatively easier to manage and generally do not have blind branches.

However, potted roses are prone to blind branches if they are not pruned properly.

Solution : Cut off the blind branches and pay attention to observation. When you see blind branches, prune them in time, so that the rose can bloom better.

[Summary] There may be some other reasons that may cause blind branches of roses, but these are all I know. These are the problems I encountered when caring for roses, and I solved them according to the methods.