Cultivation methods and precautions of small ball roses

How to grow small roses

Pot soil requirements

The potting soil should be as loose and breathable as possible. You can choose peat soil and granular soil in a ratio of 3 to 2. When preparing the soil, do not mix too many substances in it, such as pine needles, peat, bone meal... Just choose one. Too much complexity will be detrimental to the growth of the plants.

Lighting requirements

The rose hips prefer a warm, dry and sunny environment, so they must be given enough light. If there is insufficient light and too much water, the rose hips will elongate, the leaves will become loose, and the color will turn green. Then the name "Dragon Blood Sedum" of the rose hips will disappear.

Only under sufficient light and appropriate temperature difference will the rose hip turn blood red, and the plant shape will remain beautiful, not inferior to the rose.

Watering method

In summer, provide shade to cool down as much as possible, give very little water, or even stop watering. If watering is given, it should be done in the evening. In other seasons, do not water unless the soil is dry, but reducing watering appropriately can make the rose bulb look more rosy.

Reproduction method

The branch cutting method is generally used. As time goes by, the leaves at the bottom of the rose will gradually fall off, causing the nodes to become longer, so cuttings should be combined with pruning. Cut off the branches that are too long to promote branching, and use the cut branches for cuttings, which are very easy to survive. However, try to avoid cold winters and hot summers when breeding.

Precautions for the cultivation of small ball roses

Shallow pot planting

The root system of the rose hip is relatively shallow, so try to choose a shallow pot for planting. A pot that is too large will hinder the growth of the plant.

Appropriate exposure

With long-term growth, the lower leaves will fall off at different lengths. This is a normal phenomenon. When the stem nodes become bare, you can prune them to cut off the exposed parts to promote branching and grow new branches and leaves.