How To Care For Miniature Roses
Whether you're planting miniature roses indoors or out, they are actually very easy to grow. Although these little guys have often been frowned upon because they give off little or no fragrance, they're the perfect accent to any home or garden.
They are practically maintenance-free, so there isn't much to learn about how to care for miniature roses that you won't already know. Just give them a "bath" once a week and they'll last forever!
How Big Do Miniature Roses Get?
There's a common misconception about miniature roses. When people hear the term "miniature", they assume these roses will make a perfect houseplant. Prior to moving your roses indoors, consider that they can grow up to four feet in height.
Growing Miniature Roses Indoors
This large house plant will undoubtedly need an ample source of light. The 'micro-mini roses' however, only grow to approximately five inches in height and are just as easy to maintain.
Caring for Miniature Roses Indoors
If you're still determined to keep your roses indoors, there are several tips that will make caring for miniature roses a simple task.
Place your plant in direct sunlight. These flowers flourish in the sunniest windows of your home. If the stems of your miniature roses appear to stretch out, leaving wide gaps between the leaves, your rose is not getting enough light. You should either move the plant to a new location or provide supplemental light.
Make sure to bathe your plant on a weekly basis. Spraying your plant will reduce the risk of a spider-mite attack. Gently mist the top and underside of the leaves. The spray will remove dust. Make sure that your plant looks comfortable in its pot. If the pot is too small, the plant will be cramped. If the pot is too large, your roses will be reluctant to grow.
Miniature Roses Outdoors
Outdoors, most miniature roses bloom from spring until the winter season.
Can I Plant Miniature Roses Outside?
Yes, absolutely you can plant miniature roses outside.
If you cover your plant with mulch, it will have a good chance of surviving frost and the coldest winters. You can plant your roses directly into the ground, a hanging basket, or in an 8 - 10 inch pot. Make sure your plant isn't shaded by large trees or anything that will cast a shadow. These little plants love direct sunlight.
If you choose to plant your roses directly into the ground, dig a good hole about one foot in depth and width. Take your rose out of its pot and gently untangle any loose roots. Place the roots down into the hole. Take loose soil and refill the hole so that your miniature roses are planted levelly. Water your plant thoroughly. These same rules apply to potting your plant.
Don't let the soil dry out. The first three weeks are crucial to any plant's health. Water your new plant every day for three weeks. These roses do enjoy their water! However, after the three-week period is over, your goal is to keep your soil moist. Check the soil on a daily basis. If it feels dry, give your plant a little water.
That's all you really need to know about how to care for miniature roses. They will look great in your living room or along the edges of your flower beds or anywhere your home needs a little burst of color.
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