Did you know that you can keep roses as houseplants? If you can provide the right conditions for your plant, growing roses at home is certainly possible. The most common type of rose that is grown indoors is the miniature rose. Let's take a look at how to keep roses indoors.
Keeping roses in the apartment
If you are wondering if you can grow roses indoors, the answer is yes, but you need to know a few important things. The most important aspect of caring for roses at home is to be able to get enough light. Miniature roses need a lot of direct sunlight indoors to grow. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. South or west exposure windows are ideal. Daytime temperatures of 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit (21-24 degrees Celsius) and night temperatures of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius) will be ideal.
Avoid and prevent any colds indoors, if you can create good air circulation, this will help minimize cases such as the disease that roses are prone to. If your indoor air is too dry, they can become susceptible to spider mites indoors. To deal with this, you can place your plant on a pebble tray to which you have added a little water. As water evaporates, humidity increases. When it comes to watering, it is important to pay close attention to the moisture content of your small rose.
Use your finger to judge whether your plant needs water. If your finger feels damp on the surface of the soil, do not water. Allow the soil to dry (approximately 2.5 cm) and then water your plant thoroughly. Never allow your flowers to dry out completely as this can quickly damage your plant. You should fertilize your small roses regularly during periods of active growth.
Store roses on the balcony or terrace
If you want to move your rose outdoors in the warmer months, put the plant in full shade first. Your plant should be hardy outdoors. Otherwise, the rose will burn quickly. After putting your plant in full shade for a few days, gradually increase the amount of sun so your plant leaves do not burn. Return your plant indoors before the temperature cools. Be sure to prune the lost flowers. To do this, it is better to read the article on pruning roses, because it will cause more blooms. Also prune any yellow or brown leaves. You will also want to periodically trim your rose. Trim each stem to the top right of the last leaf, which has five leaflets. This helps encourage growth and regeneration.
