Rose bush can be a wonderful decoration not only in the garden, but also in the house. In order for this plant to please its owners with bright blooms as long as possible, you should be familiar with the features of caring for them. This article describes in detail the variety of unusual rose mix. Given useful recommendations for the care of the plant.
What is this plant?
Botanical description
Rose mix belongs to the Rosaceae family or Rosehip. This variety is bred by breeders specifically for growing at home.
Features
The plant is a small shrub up to 65 centimeters. The size and color of the buds depend on the type of flower.
As a rule, this is a miniature rose, endowed with a delicate aroma. This variety of roses can bloom several times a year. In this case, the flowers on the plant for a long time retain their color and aroma.
Advantages and disadvantages
Cons of growing decorative rose at home:
- She is capricious. Features care depends on the time of year.
- Susceptible to spider mite infection.
History of origin
Southeast Asia is considered the birthplace of decorative roses.. In the 19th century, this plant was introduced to Europe. Sort rose mix came later, thanks to the work of Dutch breeders.
Podort and their photos
Parade
Low plant (40 - 45 cm). Pleases lush bloom for 5 - 6 months. Then follows a two-month break. Best adapted to home conditions.
Patio hit
Rose belongs to the floribunda group. The length of the stem is 50 - 55 cm. Large flowers can be of different shades, they are even found with two-colored petals. Blooms continuously and abundantly.
Mini
Dwarf plants (up to 40 cm). Buds can be both small and large sizes.
Danica
A small plant with a height of about 30 cm. The size of the petals in the bud about 3 - 5 cm. Their color may be different.
How to grow indoor flower in a pot?
Landing
Growing a rose mix from seeds is a difficult and time-consuming task. Under natural conditions, the seeds are kept in the soil at a certain temperature throughout the winter, which contributes to accelerated germination. Houses need to create similar conditions. What is needed for this?
- The material that can hold moisture (cloth, cotton pad, etc.) must be soaked with hydrogen peroxide solution, put rose seeds on it, and cover with a layer of the same material.
- In this form, the seeds are placed in a plastic container or plastic bag and sent to the lower compartment of the refrigerator for 2 months. During this time, you need to control their condition, if necessary, moisten their surrounding matter.
- Sprouted rose seeds are planted in seedlings. The air temperature in the room should be about 18-20 ° C. Sprouts need good lighting for 10 hours.
Watering should be moderate. Excessive moisture can lead to the death of the plant. In order for the root system to be sufficiently developed, the first buds should be cut.
How to care?
Rose mix requires constant monitoring and control. Ignorance and non-compliance with the rules of care can lead to illness and death of the plant.
Conditions of detention:
- A place. This rose will be comfortable on any windowsill, except the north. The eastern side is best. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight. If the window is facing south, on a sunny day you need to cover the blinds or create a protective screen.
- Temperature. In summer, the most comfortable for rose mix will be the temperature of 18 - 23 ° C. In winter, the flower should be moved to a cooler place (8 - 13 ° C). Too cold air causes root disease.
- Humidity. For the normal growth of rose mix air in the room should be high or moderate humidity. During the heating season, the plant should be regularly sprayed with warm water. Once a week it is useful to arrange your favorite shower. The soil should be covered with polyethylene.
- Lighting. The rose loves long bright diffused light, BUT NOT DIRECT SUNNY RAYS.
- Watering. In summer, the flower is watered moderately 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening. In winter, during the rest period, the frequency of watering is reduced to once every two days in small portions. Water must first be defended. At the time of watering, it should be at room temperature. Do not allow the soil to dry out. But too wet soil can oxidize.
- Top dressing. In the spring before active flowering the plant needs to be fed 4 - 5 times. No longer recommended. Excess fertilizer stimulates active leaf growth. The number of colors decreases. Better to make complex fertilizers for flowering plants. Also, you can alternate between phosphate, potash and nitrogen fertilizers.In the autumn after flowering, the soil is saturated with nitrate and superphosphate. Fertilizers should be introduced strictly according to the instructions offered by the manufacturers.
- Pruning. Yellowed and dried leaves are removed regularly. Old stalks and withered buds should also be cut off as they appear. At the end of the vegetative period in the autumn is obligatory pruning. Stems shorten to 10 cm. 3-5 branches are left on the branches. This procedure not only forms the shape of the bush, but also promotes early and lush flowering.
Transfer
Rose mix is transplanted in two cases:
- If the plant is new, just come from the store.
- If the roots are completely filled capacity, and transplanted into a larger pot.
A new plant is not immediately transplanted. He needs a few days to get used to the new conditions.
- Choosing a pot. Its diameter should be 2-4 cm more than the former, and the height should be 5-7 cm. There must be a drain hole in the base.
- Priming. You can buy ready-made in the store, or cook yourself. It should consist of 1 part of sand, 4 - humus, 4 - turf with the addition of complex fertilizer.
- At the bottom of the pot lay out a layer of expanded clay 1 cm thick. Next, a layer of earth is filled up. It is recommended to add moss and fertilizer.
- Rose before transplanting abundantly shed water. When the earth lump is well soaked, it is removed from the pot and transplanted. Shake the roots do not need.
- A plant in the new place sprinkled with earth. Soil compacted. Additional watering is not required. It is enough to sprinkle the foliage with water from a spray bottle. After a day, the rose needs to be watered.
Pest and disease prevention
To prevent the rose from infecting with pests and diseases, it should be regularly sprayed, rinsed with a shower and maintained at optimum humidity in the room.
Breeding
Mix rose rose in two ways: cuttings of stems in the spring and cut branches in the fall. Plants intended for planting should be no more than 15 cm and have 3–4 live buds. They are placed in a container with water. When roots appear on the cuttings, they are planted in the ground.
Diseases and pests
Most often, rose mix affects spider mites and powdery mildew.
- Spider mite. Appears due to insufficient moisture. To prevent the plant should be regularly sprayed and bathed in the shower. Small bugs of red, red or dark brown color occupy the lower part of the leaves, gnaw holes in them, they twist the processes with a thin web. As a result, young shoots dry out and fall off the plant.
To combat spider mite, you should use special drugs offered in stores. You can also use folk remedies (garlic infusion or tobacco infusion).
- Mealy dew - white bloom on leaves and buds. If not to take urgent measures, can cause the death of the plant. How to treat? Trim all affected areas. Remove the top layer of soil. Adjust the irrigation schedule so that there is no excess moisture. Spray the shrub with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture or 0.4% copper oxychloride solution. In case of severe infection, the fungicide should be used.
Care errors
- Dry air can cause leaves to dry, fall buds, change the color of shoots. Help regular regular watering, spraying, shower.
- Pests. Harm to shoots and root system, the plant loses leaves, ceases to blossom. Treatment with special preparations, bathing of stalks and bushes will help.
Rose mix room with proper care is able all year round to please their owners with abundant and long flowering. Knowing the basic requirements for the content of this plant, to achieve this result is not very difficult.
