If you fiddle with roses like this in autumn, they will bloom more than in spring!

How to water roses?

Watering is the first question every flower lover will ask. Generally speaking, roses should be watered when the soil is dry and watered when the soil is wet.

In autumn, potted roses generally need to be watered once every 3 to 5 days, while those planted outdoors do not need to be watered, and only need to be watered when the weather is very dry.

How to ventilate roses?

The most important thing in growing roses is ventilation. It can be said that the ventilation conditions in your home directly determine whether your roses can be grown well.

If it is raised outdoors, ventilation will definitely not be a problem.

If it is raised indoors, it is best to have an open-air balcony. If not, it is best to raise it on a balcony with north-south ventilation, and open the windows for ventilation more often.

How to fertilize roses?

1. Fertilization during the growth period

September to October is the peak growth period for roses. Generally, fertilizer should be applied once a week. You can use compound fertilizer or self-fermented organic fertilizer.

Before the rose blooms, it is necessary to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. You can use potassium dihydrogen phosphate in a ratio of 1:1000. Spraying 2 to 3 times will be enough. You can also irrigate the roots directly.

2. Fertilization in summer

From July to August, the rose is in a semi-dormant state and no fertilizer should be applied.

3. Fertilization in winter

Stop fertilizing in late autumn, mainly to prevent the branches from sprouting again and being unable to overwinter.

You can apply a large amount of fertilizer once in winter, such as cake fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, decomposed animal manure, etc., and then do not apply fertilizer again throughout the winter.

How to prune roses?

1. Remove the remaining flowers

Just cut it off where the red line is drawn on the flower.

2. Cut off the long branches

If the tree is very overgrown, you can just cut it in half. If you are more ruthless, you can also cut it in two-thirds.

3. Cut off the extra buds

Now is the time when roses bloom. Flower buds differentiate and many flower buds will grow. Too many flower buds will cause nutrient loss. Therefore, only one flower bud at the top will be retained.

4. Heavy pruning during winter dormancy

When winter comes, the rose needs to be heavily pruned, that is, all the parts above the ground need to be cut off.

How do roses bask in the sun?

Roses grown at home must be placed on a south-facing balcony with good light. Only with sufficient light can roses bloom more.

What to do about rose powdery mildew?

1. Cut off all the branches and leaves of the rose that have powdery mildew.

2. Improve indoor ventilation. It is best if the plants can be grown outdoors.

3. Spray methyl thiophanate, potassium permanganate, carbendazim and other fungicides alternately. Be careful when spraying to ensure that the white powder on the leaf surface and the back of the leaf is completely soaked.

What should I do if my rose is infested with red spider mites?

1. If there is a lot of rain in your area, you can move the rose outside to get soaked in the rain. Basically, after a few showers, the red spider mites will be gone because they like high temperature and dry environment.

2. Take medication. Use Jinmanzhi and Aikamit alternately, spray once every 3 days, and make sure to spray the front of the leaves. The entire back was soaked with liquid medicine. After about 3 to 4 times, the red spider mites can be completely eliminated.

What to do if rose roots rot?

1. Repot the rose first and clean the roots.

2. Cut off all rotten roots and soak them in a solution of carbendazim. Don't leave it for more than half an hour, then take it out and dry it in the shade.

3. Prepare clean nutrient soil and repot it.

What should I do if the rose leaves turn yellow?

1. Watering problem

If you haven't watered the rose for a long time, it means it is lacking water. Water the rose thoroughly and then pick off the yellow leaves.

If you have been watering too much recently, there is a possibility that the roots have rotted due to water accumulation. For specific instructions, please refer to what to do if the roots are rotten in this article.

2. Too much fertilizer

If you have fertilized recently, it is possible that too much fertilizer has burned the roots. Water the rose quickly, let the excess fertilizer blend into the water, and then flow out with the water. Water it 1 to 2 times in a row, and then put the rose in a well-ventilated place for maintenance~

3. Pests and diseases

Powdery mildew and red spider mites are the most common diseases and pests of roses. Please see the powdery mildew and red spider mites section of this article for specific ways to deal with them.

What should I do if the rose doesn’t bloom?

Generally, the main reason why roses do not bloom is insufficient fertilizer and untimely pruning. The specific operations of fertilization and pruning are described in detail above. Flower lovers can scroll up to read it~