how can I save my rose! please help me
I got 5 stem cuttings from my father. I dipped it in the rooting powder and in just 3 days, I could see the results in two of the stems. It was growing nicely and I was so happy about it. But today when I saw that I could see the stem turning brown or black( I don't know what to say). It's 12 days old. What should I do now? Please help me. The black in one is more as u see in the picture1. The second one is also starting to become black. The second picture is the top part. Any advice on this is appreciated.
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I'm not sure what the issue might be. Is the soil too damp? Might be rot?
Does it get sun? Most of the work now is from stored energy but you might need some sun.
Hope it lives !! I got a pavement rose cutting that is third generation in the family and boy do I love it. Although this spring it was touch and go for a long time !!
Does it get sun? Most of the work now is from stored energy but you might need some sun.
Hope it lives !! I got a pavement rose cutting that is third generation in the family and boy do I love it. Although this spring it was touch and go for a long time !!
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Cuttings are a little tricky, because they have no roots. So the leaves and plant quickly dry out without moisture, but the unrooted stem quickly rots if sitting in wet soil. What works for me is a mini greenhouse. Cut a 2 liter pop bottle in half cross ways. Put some damp potting soil in the bottom part (less than half actually) and plant your cutting, mist the leaves. Put the top half on and tape together. Leave it sealed, out of direct sun and do not water. If the leaves look like they are drying out, you can open it and mist the leaves more, but don't water. When it starts growing new leaves, you can take it out and transplant in to regular flower pot. Keep it damp but not wet and out of direct sun, until it is better established.