The queen of not only gardens, but also window sills can truly be called a rose. The indoor rose, like its relatives from the garden, belongs to the Rosaceae family.
Almost all flower growers want to have such a charming fragrant flower at home. But unfortunately, only a small part of people know how to properly care for this plant.
Often a few weeks after purchasing a gorgeous indoor rose, it turns into a dry black stump. What is the reason for what is happening? How to properly care for this plant? How to transplant a rose from pot to pot after purchase?
Adaptation after purchase
Indoor rose is a rather finicky plant. It's not easy to take care of him. Therefore, it is imperative to familiarize yourself with all the nuances of growing this queen of flowers before buying.
In a flower shop, the main task of the grower is to choose the right, strong plant. Many buyers immediately focus on the number of buds. deceptivejudgment: if there are a lot of buds, then it's good. But special attention must be paid to the plant itself. He must have young shoots. This means that it is in the growth stage, which means it will be able to quickly take root in a new place. The result will be abundant flowering for many years.
So, now many will ask, how to transplant a rose from pot to pot? But the answer will surprise many. Immediately after the acquisition, the plant can not be transplanted into another soil. It should acclimatize to new conditions, take root in your apartment.
Two days after purchase, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures aimed at pest control. To do this, you can use ordinary soap foam. Each leaf must be washed well, especially on the inside, with soapy water. After the plant is rinsed under running warm water.
Some flower growers give the plant a contrast shower. The rose is first poured with hot water for about a minute, and after cool - for the same period of time.
The plant should be removed from the pot and its root system examined. If rot is present, it is removed. He althy roots should be strong, light.
After water procedures, the flower is left for an hour to dry. At this stage, you can carry out a transplant. But how to transplant a rose from pot to pot correctly?
Rose transplant at home
A purchased rose in a store can be transplanted at any time of the year. But experiencedexperts recommend doing this in early spring or August.
Beginner growers should be aware that a garden rose is not intended for planting at home. Only an indoor plant variety can take root on your windowsill. It differs from the garden rose in size and type. But at the same time, you should know how to transplant a home rose into another pot.
Before boarding, you should learn some rules:
- You can transplant a flower only 2-3 weeks after purchase. This procedure must be performed only with a he althy plant. It must show no signs of disease or decay.
- Drainage in a pot is a prerequisite for transplanting. It provides the removal of excess water, which means that the root system will not rot, remain whole and he althy.
- Drainage can be expanded clay, fragments of a clay pot, pieces of foam, river pebbles.
- If you are transplanting a plant that has completed its flowering, it must be cut back. You can leave no more than 2-3 buds on the shoots.
- Many flower growers are guided by the lunar calendar. They advise replanting the rose during the waxing moon.
You have learned the basic rules of how to transplant a rose into another pot. The first 2-3 days after transplantation, the plant must be placed in a dark place or on a windowsill that faces the north side. After the rose can be put in a permanent place.
Choose a pot
It is advisable to choose containers for planting plants with drainageholes. In this case, the drainage layer should be at least 1 cm.
If you are using a solid bottom pot, the drainage layer should be more than 3 cm.
The new container should be 2cm wider and 5cm taller. No need to transplant the plant into a large pot. Indeed, in such a container, a rose may produce a small number of buds, or flowering may not occur at all. After all, the plant will grow the root system until it fills the entire volume of the pot.
The ideal choice would be a ceramic container, glazed on the outside. This material will prevent the soil from drying out. But remember, such a container must be placed in warm water a few hours before transplantation.
Would you like to buy a plastic pot? Give preference to models with thick walls and a wide pallet.
Soil for planting
Indoor rose is a picky plant. It is very demanding on the composition of the soil. If it is planted in unsuitable soil, it may stop its growth, and flowering may not occur at all. So, how to transplant a rose in a pot after purchase?
It is better to purchase ready-made soil designed specifically for roses. In flower shops, you can easily find the necessary substrate.
But you can prepare the soil yourself. To do this, it is enough to mix humus, soddy soil and sand in a ratio of 4: 4: 1. Flower growers also recommend adding a little expanded clay to such a soil mixture, which will contribute toground air permeability.
Immediately before planting, the plant must be well watered and left for 20-30 minutes so that the water is absorbed into the soil.
Features of a rose transplant
Replanting a plant is quite simple. But you should know some of the nuances of how to properly transplant a rose in a pot in order to soon see the results of your activities.
Transplant indoor rose necessarily with an earthen clod. Therefore, this process is often referred to as "transshipment". Fresh substrate is added to the bottom of the container and on its sides, filling the entire volume. Compacting the soil is not recommended. It is enough just to fill the container to a certain level after watering the plant.
The flower after transplantation must be placed in a dark place.
And having already put the indoor rose in a permanent place, 2 times a day it is necessary to spray the plant with settled water.
Annual transplant
Many experts recommend repotting the plant annually. All work is carried out according to the same principle. The bush needs to be transferred to a larger container and add the required amount of soil.
For a large, overgrown bush, you should not purchase a large container. Water will constantly stagnate in it, and the soil will turn sour. Top dressing is applied only in the spring when transplanting.
Caring for a room rose
Indoor rose pleases many with its attractive buds and pleasant aroma. To achieve abundant flowering, you need to know a few nuances in caring for a flower queen. In winter and summer, a rose needs to be looked after differently. In order for the plant to please with lush flowering, it is necessary to provide a dormant period. Normal growth is possible with the required amount of light and the introduction of nutrients. In addition, you need to know how to transplant a rose from pot to pot correctly.
Some time after the acquisition, the plant should be transplanted into new soil. If this is not done, it may wither and turn yellow. This is because the rose is accustomed to frequent stimulation and fertilization.
Feeding and watering
Water indoor rose is necessary as the soil dries. In summer and spring, the plant needs abundant watering. At the same time, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil so that it does not become soured.
Water should be taken from rainwater, soft thawed water or settled water. She must be warm. Watering is carried out at the root.
Timely fertilization contributes to abundant flowering. This procedure has some nuances:
- In spring and summer, you can feed the plant once a month.
- Fertilize twice a month in autumn.
- Fertilizer composition must be alternated. The first time they make organic, the second - mineral.
- Alternately, you can carry out root and foliar feeding of roses. All nutrients are applied by spraying the plant from a spray bottle.
Conclusion
Indoor rose is the queen of window sills. Withmany flower growers will agree with this. After all, its abundant flowering pleases the eye, and the pleasant aroma is unforgettable. In order for her to please you with frequent flowering, you need to know how to transplant an indoor rose into a pot correctly, provide her with proper care.
