Miniature Rose Bush Care: Indoor vs. Outdoor Growing

Indoor Care

If temperatures don't drop below freezing, the rose will do best outdoors. If you must keep it inside:

• Place in the sunniest, coolest location (a cool sunporch is ideal).
• Water by weight: lift the pot; if it feels light, water thoroughly; if heavy, wait.
• Do not overwater.

Long-Term Success

Roses are fundamentally outdoor plants. As soon as nighttime temperatures stay above freezing, plant it in a garden bed. It will go dormant in winter and bloom each summer, just like full-sized roses.