What kind of soil is best for growing roses (what kind of soil is suitable for growing rose potted plants)

Roses have a gentle fragrance that can be smelled from far away, and because roses represent love, many friends like roses.

If we want to grow potted roses ourselves, we must first understand their growth characteristics, especially what kind of soil environment is more suitable for their growth.

What kind of soil do roses need to grow?

Roses love sunlight, are drought and cold resistant, and prefer moderately alkaline or slightly acidic sandy loam. If the soil is too sticky, the plant will grow poorly and the flowering quality will be low.

So there are a lot of roses planted in the greenhouse, all in sandy soil, and the roses grow very well . On the contrary, the roses I planted at home, because they are in clay soil, often have water accumulation after watering, which eventually causes the roots of the roses to rot.

What kind of soil is good for rose potting

So what kind of soil is best for potted roses? Potted roses require fertile, loose, and well-drained soil. Here are three recommended soil solutions.

River sand soil mixing method

Use garbage soil and river sand, mix them in a ratio of 7:3, and mix well for use.

Honeycomb coal slag soil mixing method

Use dry river mud and burnt honeycomb coal slag , mix them in a ratio of 6:4, and mix well for use.

Garden soil preparation method

Use garden soil, burnt honeycomb coal slag, and river sand, mix them in the ratio of 7:2:1, and mix well for use.

Vermiculite soil mixing method

The best soil for growing roses is sandy soil with good air permeability. We can use river sand for planting and add some vermiculite into the soil to facilitate good drainage.

We can mix river sand and vermiculite in a ratio of 3:1. The potting soil prepared in this way is loose, breathable and well-drained.

【 Kind tips 】

Of course, in addition to the careful and reasonable preparation of the potting soil, in order to grow potted roses well, we also need to do a good job of daily maintenance and management, such as light and temperature regulation, water and fertilizer management, etc. Of course, in order to make the plants grow better and bloom better, pruning and repotting should be done in a timely manner.