Roses are the most beautiful flowers in the world. People cherish their beauty and fragrance. Different colors of rose flowers symbolize different meanings such as red for love, white for peace, yellow for happiness, and pink for femininity.
Growing rose plants outdoors can be easier than indoors. As a plant lover, it would take time and patience to grow a rose plant indoors and make your balcony look beautiful with rose flowers. Here is a step-by-step beginner guide for you to grow and care for a rose plant indoors.
A Step-By-Step Beginner Guide
1.Buying A Rose Plant from The Nursery
When buying a rose plant from the market or nursery there are some points to remember.
- Check whether the rose plant is healthy with green leaves and no yellowish or brown spots on them.
- The height of the plant can be around 6-12 inches with a strong and healthy stem.
- It is ok to present a bud or a flower for the plant, but they should be in a blooming condition.
2.Selecting A Pot
After buying a plant next comes the selection of a pot to transplant the plant. Pot plays a major role in the growth of the plant choosing it wisely makes them grow healthier.
A clay pot allows air circulation, but it doesn’t store moist for a longer period and dries quickly, A Cement pot is strong allowing the air and moist for a long time but is heavy, Plastic pots are lightweight and can hold moisture, but air circulation is less, and Ceramic pot can add elegance to your indoor plant but need proper care.
3.Making A Proper Drainage System
Next is to make a proper drainage system for the plant. Make sure the pot contains 3-5 drainage holes at the bottom, they must be around 0.5 cm wide. If you want to add side holes for proper air circulation you can go with it.
4.Choosing The Right Quantity of Soil
The 4th step in the process is choosing the right quantity of soil. You can choose organic or chemical fertilizers.
Vermicompost is an organic method made with a mixture of clay, red soils and small amounts of cow dung, kitchen waste and agricultural wastes—fertilizers like NPK 19-19-19 a water-soluble chemical that can be used.
A Tip: Whether you are choosing organic or chemical they should be used in a 1:3 ratio (3 parts of soil and one part of compost or fertilizer).
5.Direction Of the Plant
Keep the plant in partial sunlight for 4-6 hours daily and avoid the plant in direct sunlight. You can place the plant on a well-lighted balcony or near the window.
6.Watering The Plant
As a beginner plant parent, you might have noticed that some plants die due to overwatering, and some die due to a lack of water. Remember to notice the climatic conditions, whether hot or cool. If it is hot, water your plant daily; if it is cool, twice a week might be sufficient.
Tip: Always check the topsoil before watering.
7.How To Take Care of The Rose Plant Until the First Bloom
The most important part of growing a plant is caring for it! Plants need to be cared for like humans and pets. To keep them free from pests, ensure proper air circulation around them, feed them small amounts of compost twice a month, and spray them with neem oil.
8.How To Prune the Plant to Give More Flowers
The last part of the plant is pruning. When you notice yellowing leaves, brown spots or weak stems prune them regularly. After blooming the plants trim them back about 1/3rd of the plant height and don’t use other sharp metals instead use sharp pruning shears to avoid damage to the plant.
This beginner’s guide to growing and caring for a rose plant can help you on your rose-growing journey. A Tip: Roses are best planted in the monsoon (June to September) and spring (March to April) seasons. With the proper care, patience, and attention, your indoor rose plant can develop and reward you with beautiful blooms. Bring the beauty of nature to your home today!
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