Mini Rose (Kordana) Yellowing and Bud Blast: Light Deficiency

Patricia's Valentine's mini rose from Canada has yellowing leaf stems dropping, buds blackening behind the head. She snips them but decline continues.

Cause: Insufficient Light

Mini roses need much more sun than typical houseplants. Greenhouse-grown for holiday sale, they shock in home conditions.

Rescue Attempt

• Place under grow light or south/west window.
• Water thoroughly, discard excess.
• Accept that some won't recover—even experts lose them.