Propagating Roses from Cuttings: Two Reliable Methods

Darya, here are two proven ways to root rose cuttings—one modern (high success), one traditional (grandma's jar).

Method 1: Modern High-Success (Recommended)

1. Cutting: Pencil-thick cane, 6 inches, cut just below a node (bump).
2. Rooting hormone: Dip base in powder (e.g., RootTone).
3. Medium: Sterile mix (sand + perlite + potting soil) in a clean pot.
4. Plant: Pencil hole, insert cutting, firm soil.
5. Mist: Dilute fungicide in water, mist cutting.
6. Cover: Plastic bag or bottle over pot; bright indirect light.
7. Daily: Mist, vent 30 mins.
8. 4–6 weeks: New leaves = roots forming. Don't tug!
9. Harden off: 2 hrs shade daily, increase gradually over 2 months.
10. Transplant: Pot, then semi-shaded garden spot. Water every 2 days (hot), weekly (cool).

Method 2: Grandma's Mason Jar (Simpler, Riskier)

1. Prepare cutting as above, dip in hormone.
2. Plant directly in good garden soil (not full sun).
3. Cover with mason jar; prop up with rock 30 mins daily for air.
4. Keep moist. Roots in 6–8 weeks.

Key Tips

• Take 5+ cuttings—some fail.
• Black stem = rot; discard.
• Patience: no peeking!

Both work; Method 1 is more reliable. Enjoy the process!