'Jolly Cupido' Rose: Indoor Tag vs. Outdoor Reality in SW Florida

Tag says "indoors, indirect light." Internet says "outdoor plant." SW Florida zone: grow it outside.

Why the Tag Lies

Mass-market tags default to conservative indoor care. But roses need:

Grow lights, sunroom, fluorescent, or very sunny window. But it will bloom less, struggle more, and attract spider mites.

Morning sun first week, increase daily. SW Florida heat? Afternoon shade. Mulch. Water deeply. It'll thrive.

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