How to grow rose plant at home from cutting || Simple idea for home

When to Take Cuttings (Best Time):

• Softwood Cuttings (Easiest & Fastest to Root): Late spring to early summer (when new stems are flexible and just maturing). Look for pencil-sized stems below rose blooms that have dropped their petals.
• Semi-Hardwood Cuttings: Late summer to early fall (when new stems have partially matured). These may have rose hips forming.
• Hardwood Cuttings (Slower & More Difficult): Late fall or early winter (when new stems have matured and hardened, and the plant is dormant).

2. Gathering Your Tools:

• Clean, sharp pruning shears or a knife: Essential for clean cuts to prevent disease.
• Bucket of warm water: To keep cuttings hydrated.
• Rooting hormone (powder, liquid, or gel): Optional, but greatly improves success rates by stimulating root development. Powder is often recommended for roses.
• Small dish: For dipping rooting hormone.
• Small stick or pencil: To make planting holes.
• Pots or trays: At least 6 inches deep for root growth.
• Potting mix: A well-draining mix is crucial. Equal parts coarse sand and perlite or vermiculite work well. A 50/50 mix of perlite and potting soil is also effective.
• Clear plastic bag, plastic bottle (bottom cut off), bell jar, or garden cloche: To create a humid mini-greenhouse effect.

3. Taking the Cuttings:

• Choose healthy stems: Look for healthy, green stems that are about the thickness of a pencil and 5-9 inches long with at least three leaf nodes (where leaves emerge). Avoid grafted roses, as they have different rootstock.
• Cut the stem: Make a clean cut at a 45-degree angle just below a leaf node (the bump where new growth forms) at the bottom. At the top, cut about 1/4 inch above a node.
• Prepare the cutting:
  • Remove any flowers or flower buds.
  • Remove all leaves except for the top one or two sets. This reduces moisture loss and encourages the plant to focus energy on root development.
  • (Optional but recommended) Gently wound the bottom inch of the cutting by making a few vertical slices through the green skin or gently scraping off a thin strip. This exposes more cambium for rooting.
• Keep cuttings hydrated: Immediately place the cut stems in a bucket of warm water while you prepare the others.

4. Rooting the Cuttings:

Method 1: Rooting in Soil (Most Common and Recommended)

• Prepare the rooting medium: Fill your pots or trays with your chosen well-draining potting mix. Water it thoroughly until it’s evenly moist but not soggy.
• Apply rooting hormone (if using): Pour a small amount of rooting hormone into a dish. Moisten the bottom inch or two of the cutting and dip it into the rooting hormone, shaking off any excess.