It's no secret that the rose is a universally recognized queen of flowers. Moreover, some fans in them are so in love that they begin to grow in their homes decorative indoor roses. And it's about the care of these flowers that we'll talk today.
Room roses - planting and care
Ask what kind of roses will be discussed, because they can not be counted on the fingers of both hands? Yes, here the difference is something special and no, regardless of whether you decided to grow a tea house or pernetsian room rose, the recommendations for care for both ornamental plants will be the same. Therefore, we will talk about all roses in general, and not about any particular variety. So, what care is needed to make such a moody flower, like a room rose, live in your apartment?
Roses should be placed on windows looking to the south-east or south, fed regularly, watered at room temperature, transplanted in a timely manner, taken out to fresh air in summer and planted in a special nutritive soil. Requirements, as we see a lot, but do not be afraid, all these operations are divided by the seasons.
Planting (transplanting) roses are recommended to produce on the growing moon, it is believed that roses planted at this time, develop better and quickly start to please the beautiful flowers of their owners. Transplantation of newly acquired roses is recommended after a period of adaptation in 2-3 weeks. Land for planting is better to take a special, namely for roses, because these flowers are very in need of nutritional soil. Drainage of roses is also necessary, its layer should be 1 cm (if there is no drain hole in the pot, then the drainage layer is increased to 3 cm). When transplanting roses, the earth clod is not completely removed, removing only part of the old earth from its top, and do it very carefully so as not to damage the root system of tender roses. The pot is picked up 5-7 cm in height and 2-4 cm wider than the old one. New ceramic pots are soaked in warm water for 2 hours, and old containers are laundered from the old land without the use of detergents. Before transplanting the rose is abundantly watered and allowed to soak for about 20 minutes to extract the bush with the least damage. After transplanting roses do not water, only slightly spray the leaves and put in the shade. A day after the transplant, the plant can be returned to its usual habitat. To feed the flower will be needed a month after the change of land. Repeat fertilizing every 2 weeks, and when the buds are fastened the fertilizers begin to make every week.
Summer care for roses
In summer roses should be put on air, fed, and also regularly sprayed, and of course, watered. Wilted flowers should be removed, neatly pruning the peduncles to the first leaf bud. Also taking out flowers on air it is necessary to watch that plants do not overheat, and also to trace appearance of pests and in due time to process treating compositions. For example, spraying with a solution of soda or pollination with ground sulfur is a good way against powdery mildew. If the rose is illuminated during one day only on one side, then to properly form a bush, it needs to be rotated periodically.
Caring for a room rose in autumn
When the night temperature drops to 12-15 ° C, the rose from the open air should be removed.
Caring for room roses in winter
In the winter, the care of indoor roses is a rare watering and spraying, because at this time there is a period of rest for the plant. It is better to remove roses for wintering in a cool room (15-17 ° C) away from heating appliances. If the plant hibernates in a room, it is put on a pallet with wet pebbles and constantly monitored for its moisture.
Spring care for roses
In February-March, it is recommended to re-cut roses, on the same principle as in autumn. When they start to appear new leaves (twigs) watering gradually make more abundant and feed the plant with mineral fertilizer.