How to divide mini roses into pots and when and how to divide them into pots

Time to divide mini roses into pots

It is best to divide mini roses into pots in March, when the temperature is suitable and cool, which is conducive to wound recovery.

The correct way to divide mini roses

1. Choose a flower pot

The first step in repotting is to choose a suitable new pot. The new pot should be drained and breathable. Such a pot is more conducive to the growth of roses, and there will be no problems of water accumulation and poor drainage in the later stage.

2. Prepare the soil

After choosing the flowerpot, you need to start preparing soil suitable for the growth of roses. Roses have a strong adaptability to soil and are not very demanding on the soil.

3. Remove the pot and prune the roots

Remove the plant from the pot and trim the roots appropriately. Water less in the first few days and keep the soil dry so that it can be removed from the pot better. When removing the plant from the pot, hold the surface of the pot with one hand, turn the pot sideways, and gently tap the side wall of the pot to separate the soil from the pot. Clean up the old soil, but do not remove all of it. Keep some of it so that it can adapt to the new environment.

In addition, the roots of the rose should be properly pruned, and all rotten roots, weak roots, and diseased roots should be cut off to promote the growth of new roots. After pruning, the roots should be soaked in a solution of carbendazim for five minutes and disinfected to prevent later infection by pathogens. Finally, place them in a cool and ventilated environment to dry.

4. Planting in pots

Place the rose in the middle of the new flowerpot, hold it straight with one hand and use the other hand to fill the pot with the soil prepared in advance. After filling it firmly to fix the plant, water it once to establish its roots. The amount of water this time can be slightly larger, and it is mainly focused on watering it thoroughly to allow the soil to be in close contact with the roots, so that the rose can adapt to the pot faster.

Precautions for transplanting mini roses into pots

1. Light. During the acclimatization period, the rose grows poorly and has a weak root system. It has not yet adapted in all aspects and cannot accept direct sunlight. Therefore, do not place it directly in the sun for exposure to prevent the plant from losing a large amount of water, causing withering and dehydration. You can place it in an environment with good diffuse light and ventilation for maintenance.

2. Watering. After the rose is repotted, it needs to be watered once to help it take root. The amount of watering can be increased appropriately this time to water the soil thoroughly so that the soil and the root system can be closely combined. When watering in the future, you need to apply appropriate amount of water according to the dryness of the soil and control the amount of water. There should be no water accumulation. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist.

3. In addition, since the rose is a flower that likes moisture, the humidity in the air needs to be ensured during its acclimatization period. You can use a small spray bottle to regularly spray water around the plant to increase the water content and humidity in the air, so that the rose can acclimate faster and grow better.

4. Try to choose a slightly acidic, light clay soil that is rich in humus and fertile. This type of soil can make the roots of the rose grow more developed and deeper. You can add peat soil, leaf mold, perlite, and bone meal to the soil to mix it for richer nutrition.

5. First of all, you need to consider whether there is water accumulation in the soil in the pot. If the newly replaced pot has poor drainage, such as a porcelain pot, or a pot with a flower pot and a bottom tray welded together, it will affect the root breathing. At this time, it cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. It also needs to be placed in a well-ventilated environment and watered appropriately. Do not water too much, which can easily cause water accumulation.