Have you ever thought about growing roses yourself so you can enjoy them all year round? Indoor roses decorate the interior of a house with beautiful rose petals. They are a beautiful addition to any home and can last a very long time with the right care. It's easier than you think if you follow the most important tips to care for healthy potted roses and enjoy beautiful, uninterrupted blooms.
How can you properly care for potted roses?
With their intoxicating scent, velvety petals and gorgeous colors, roses deserve to be enjoyed up close, not from a distance in a garden bed. Planting your roses in pots, window boxes or hanging baskets allows you to create a small rose garden on a sunny patio, balcony or windowsill where you will best enjoy the beautiful blooms.
Choose the right type of rose
Almost any type of rose can be grown in a pot, but the small-growing types are best.
- The floribunda roses stay low and look beautiful when they grow over the edges of a container. Depending on the size of the pot and the variety of ground cover roses, they can also be used as a border for a larger plant.
- The dwarf roses have been bred to not grow too large and are therefore best suited to growing in pots. They are robust and bloom persistently.
For the best blooms, choose rose varieties that bloom continuously rather than those that only bloom once a season. Many of the newer rose varieties bloom continuously from early summer through fall.
Get the right pot
Choosing the right pot for your indoor rose is very important. Choose a container that is proportionate to the size of your rose. The larger the pot, the better because the roots can go deeper, the soil temperatures stay cooler and the soil dries out more slowly. Avoid dark containers as they absorb more heat.
Make sure it has enough drainage holes in the bottom or drill some yourself so that excess water can escape freely.
Simple tips for caring for potted roses
- Licht:Potted roses thrive in the sun. A location where the plant receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight is ideal. However, be careful in the summer months, if temperatures are high you may want to place the rose in the shade. A plant roller is a great help when moving larger plants.
- Temperature:Ideally, your roses should be kept in an environment between 16°C and 21°C. As winter approaches, potted roses become more sensitive to colder weather. To keep your plants healthy and safe, consider mulching the soil to provide better insulation.
- Pour:It is important that indoor roses are watered well as the soil dries out quickly. Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry, saturating the soil until the water drains from the drainage holes and the soil no longer bubbles. Daily watering may be necessary in summer, even if it is a large container.
- Earth:Make a potting mix that is one-third high-quality commercial potting soil, one-third garden compost, and one-third composted manure. Add a cup of perlite to improve drainage and add a cup of bone meal.
- Fertilize:If you chose miniature roses, they will bloom continuously and use more nutrients than full-grown roses. Fertilize your potted roses monthly during the growing season from spring to fall.
- Remove spent flowers:To keep the plant looking its best, remove dying flowers as soon as they have faded. Do not pick them off with your hands as this can tear and damage the stem. Use a sharp oneScissors and cut themat an angle of 45°.
Pests and problems
The most common insect you will encounter on your roses is the aphid. These are tiny beetles that remove moisture from the leaves of plants. If you find that yourPot rose is infested with aphids, you can hose them down with a bottle of water. Do this in the morning so the rose has time to dry off before temperatures drop.
Potted roses are susceptible to a number of fungal diseases, including powdery mildew and black spot. To avoid this, ensure your roses are well ventilated by placing the plants 3 feet apart and near a window.
When should you repot the potted roses?
If you see roots forming through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot, you will need to repot the plant into a larger pot.
The miniature rose varieties usually only need to be repotted every few years because they are naturally smaller and grow slower than other types of roses.
They are hardy and will tolerate repotting at any time, but it is better to wait until they are dormant as this will minimize transplant shock.
