People are often tempted to consider miniature roses as indoor plants, not knowing the fact that though the flowers are miniature, the plant itself can grow to a height of four to five feet.
But if at all these easy-to-maintain flowers are to be grown indoors, a few simple measures will give the best results.
The primary requirement for the miniature roses is ample and direct sunlight, the lack of which may result in stretched out branches and gaps between the leaves. To prevent this, additional light arrangements have to be made.
Moreover, watering the plant once in a week keeps it healthy. Spraying the upper and inner sides of the leaves keeps the spider-mites at bay and leaves the plant dust-free. Also, the pot should be neither too big nor too small but just about the size to make the plant grow comfortably.
As a matter of fact, the miniature roses can be grown in flower pots, hanging baskets as well as in the ground but it is mandatory that they receive direct sunlight.
While planting it to the ground, the roots should be free of tangles and placed carefully into a one foot deep and wide hole which is to be leveled properly with loose soil. Proper care has to be taken for the first three weeks.
Watering the plant is a must and even later the soil has to be kept moist always. The outdoor plants usually blossom from spring to winter. A covering by mulch may help to protect them from frost and wintry chill.
You might feel your rose gardening ventures are thwarted at every step - what with the hard winters wreaking havoc on the tender roses. Then the strong summer heat with the blistering sun and monsoon rains lashing down on them, you might wonder why you bother at all. Well, there is more bad news.
Rose Gardening Fungus - This white, powdery mildew is deposited on the top and bottom of leaves and stems. It corrodes the growth of the plant and ultimately kills the flowers and stems.
Rose Garden Rust - This is an orange powder which appears on the underside of leaves and has the same detrimental effects as rose gardening fungus.
Rose Garden Black Spots - As the name suggests, these appear as tiny black spots on the leaves and the stems of your rose plants. If you ignore these, they just might destroy your rose garden in no time at all.
Rose Mosaic Disease - This appears like an intricate yellow-green mosaic pattern and is amongst the most deadly rose viruses that can affect your plants. Apparently, there is no viable treatment for this disease.
If you are aware of these pitfalls then you are also armed with valuable knowledge. There are several solutions and remedies for such rose gardening problems.
The first step is to know the problems. If you are aware of the possible issues then you can also take preventive steps to solve the problems. So take heart, read more articles like this one, and your rose garden will never face any pitfalls.
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