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Stop Buying Roses! How to Grow a Rose Tree in a Glass of Water

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Tired of buying expensive rose bushes that sometimes fail to thrive? There’s a simpler, more rewarding way. You can grow your very own rose tree from a single cutting using just a glass of water. It’s a cost-effective and fascinating process that lets you clone your favorite varieties right at home.

Here’s your simple, step-by-step guide to successful rose water propagation.

🌱 Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

You only need a few basic items to get started:

  • A Healthy Rose Cutting: The most important ingredient!

  • Sharp, Clean Pruning Shears or a Knife

  • A Clear Glass Jar or Vase

  • Fresh, Room-Temperature Water (filtered, rainwater, or distilled is best)

  • Rooting Hormone (Optional): Significantly boosts success rates.

✂️ Step 2: Choose and Prepare the Perfect Cutting

This is the most critical step for success.

  1. Select the Right Stem: Choose a healthy stem from a rose bush that has recently finished blooming. It should be about 6-8 inches long, about the thickness of a pencil, and have at least 3-4 leaf nodes (the bumps where leaves grow).

  2. Make the Cuts:

    • Make a 45-degree angle cut just below a leaf node. This increases the surface area for root growth.

    • Make a straight cut at the top, just above a leaf node.

  3. Prepare the Cutting:

    • Remove all leaves from the bottom half of the cutting.

    • Leave a few leaves at the top to support photosynthesis.

    • Remove any flowers or buds to direct all energy toward root development.

  4. (Optional) Apply Rooting Hormone: Dip the wet, angled cut end into rooting hormone powder or gel. Tap off the excess. This step is highly recommended to stimulate faster, stronger root growth.

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