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5. Create a Greenhouse Effect
Cover the cutting with a plastic bag or a cut plastic bottle to retain humidity. This is key to keeping the cutting from drying out.
6. Keep It Moist and Bright
Place the pot in a warm spot with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil slightly moist (not soggy) and mist the cutting if needed.
7. Wait and Watch
Roots typically develop in 3–4 weeks. You’ll know it’s working when you see new leaves or resistance when gently tugged.
8. Transplant Carefully
Once roots are strong, transplant the new rose bush into a larger pot or straight into the garden. Water regularly and give it some love!
🌼 Bonus Tips for Success
- Early summer is the best time for taking cuttings.
- Avoid direct sunlight while rooting — filtered light is ideal.
- Use clean tools to prevent spreading disease.
- Be patient — not all cuttings will take, so try several at once.
🌹 Grow Your Garden, Share the Beauty
Propagating roses from cuttings is not just a way to expand your garden — it’s a way to share beauty with friends, pass on legacy plants, and create a deeper connection to your garden. With just a little care and patience, you’ll be rewarded with blooming reminders of where it all began.
So go ahead — snip, plant, and grow your own roses. Your garden (and future self) will thank you.
Would you like to turn this into a printable garden journal entry or add photos for each step? I’m happy to help!
